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Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act

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Overview

This bill, the Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act, aims to improve the efficiency and integrity of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs. It establishes a strict income limit of 200% of the federal poverty guidelines for families receiving TANF assistance, requires states to spend funds quickly, and mandates tracking and reporting of improper payments. The bill also prohibits states from using federal TANF funds to replace state or local funding for related programs.

Key provisions

Establishes an income limit of 200% of the federal poverty guidelines for TANF assistance.
Requires states to obligate and spend TANF funds within two fiscal years of receiving them.
Allows states to reserve up to 15% of funds for future use, with a limit of 50% of the total funds received.
Prohibits states from using federal TANF funds to replace state or local funding for TANF-supported programs.
Mandates states to track and report on improper payments to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Requires HHS to submit a plan to Congress within one year to reduce or eliminate improper payments.
Requires states to use federal TANF funds to supplement, not replace, state and local funding.
Requires a state certification that federal funds will not be used to supplant state or non-federal funds.

Who is affected

State governments administering TANF programs

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Legislative history

15 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

May 21, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.

May 21, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

May 29, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 584.

May 29, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-670.

May 29, 2026

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-670.

Jun 3, 2026House

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8872 is postponed.

Jun 3, 2026House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Jun 3, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8872.

Jun 3, 2026House

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.

Jun 3, 2026House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333. (consideration: CR H3805-3810; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3805-3806)

Jun 3, 2026House

Rule H. Res. 1333 passed House.

Jun 3, 2026House

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1333 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.

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Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act

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