HR 8872
Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 24, 2026, 12:48 AM
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This bill, the Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act, aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. It focuses on reducing improper payments, ensuring funds are directed towards low-income families, and establishing stricter deadlines for states to spend and obligate federal funds. The bill also prohibits states from using federal TANF funds to replace existing state and local funding for related programs.
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