Bill > HR2354

This bill, known as the Restoring Temporary to TANF Act, modifies the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program by requiring states that receive federal block grants to spend at least 25% of their grant funding on specific core work-related purposes. These purposes include work supports, education and training programs, apprenticeships, non-recurring short-term benefits, work activities (as defined in existing law), and case management services designed to help individuals develop individual responsibility plans. The amendment would take effect on October 1, 2026, giving states several years to prepare for the new spending requirements. By mandating this minimum expenditure, the bill aims to ensure that TANF funds are more directly focused on helping recipients gain employment skills, find work, and become self-sufficient, rather than being used for other potentially less targeted purposes. This approach reflects a policy goal of using federal welfare assistance as a pathway to economic independence rather than a long-term support system.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2354/all-info