Eliminating Fraud and Improper Payments in TANF Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to reduce fraud and improper payments within the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, which is primarily funded through block grants to states. It does this by applying the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 to state TANF programs and requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a plan to eliminate these payments over a 10-year period. The bill focuses on improving the accuracy and efficiency of TANF payments to ensure taxpayer dollars are used effectively.
Key provisions
- Applies the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 to state TANF programs.
- Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a plan to reduce or eliminate improper payments.
- Sets a 10-year timeframe for achieving the goal of eliminating improper payments.
- Addresses improper payments under the block grant program for TANF.
Who is affected
- States administering TANF programs
- Individuals receiving TANF benefits
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- Mandates the application of the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 to state TANF programs.
- Introduces a requirement for a comprehensive plan to reduce improper payments.
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