Bill > HR2579

This bill amends the Social Security Act to allow states to transfer a limited amount of funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant program to support workforce development activities under Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Specifically, the bill permits states to transfer TANF funds to WIOA programs, with a restriction that no more than 15 percent of transferred funds can be used for statewide workforce investment activities. To do this, states must submit a combined state plan to both the relevant federal secretaries, outlining how they will use these transferred funds. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2026, and are designed to provide states with more flexibility in using federal assistance funds to support job training and employment services. The bill aims to reduce duplication and improve access to workforce development programs by allowing more seamless funding transfers between social assistance and job training programs.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2579/all-info