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Introduced
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that Federal funds provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families are used to supplement State spending, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect the intended use of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) federal funds by preventing states from using these resources to replace existing state spending. Specifically, the bill requires states to use federal TANF funds only to supplement, not supplant, state and local funds for programs supporting low-income families. The bill mandates that each state's chief executive officer must certify that the federal TANF funds will not be used to replace existing state funding for services that promote the program's purposes. Additionally, the bill reauthorizes the TANF program for two years, extending its activities through September 30, 2026, at the same funding levels as fiscal year 2023. The new provisions would take effect on October 1, 2025, ensuring that states maintain their current level of financial commitment to social welfare programs while using federal funds to expand, rather than replace, existing support services for needy families.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 04/01/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2584/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2584/BILLS-119hr2584ih.pdf |
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