Restoring Temporary to TANF Act

12/19/2024, 9:07 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
Bill 118 hr 7441, also known as the Restoring Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Act, aims to address issues related to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. TANF is a federal assistance program that provides financial assistance to low-income families with children.

The bill seeks to restore the temporary nature of TANF benefits by implementing stricter time limits on how long families can receive assistance. It also includes provisions to encourage recipients to participate in work activities in order to qualify for benefits.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve accountability and transparency within the TANF program, ensuring that funds are being used effectively to help families in need. It also aims to streamline the application process for TANF benefits, making it easier for eligible families to access the assistance they need. Overall, the Restoring Temporary to TANF Act is designed to strengthen the TANF program and ensure that it is effectively serving its intended purpose of providing temporary assistance to families in need.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 7441

Introduced on
2024-02-23

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/23/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
Bill 118 hr 7441, also known as the Restoring Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Act, aims to address issues related to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. TANF is a federal assistance program that provides financial assistance to low-income families with children.

The bill seeks to restore the temporary nature of TANF benefits by implementing stricter time limits on how long families can receive assistance. It also includes provisions to encourage recipients to participate in work activities in order to qualify for benefits.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve accountability and transparency within the TANF program, ensuring that funds are being used effectively to help families in need. It also aims to streamline the application process for TANF benefits, making it easier for eligible families to access the assistance they need. Overall, the Restoring Temporary to TANF Act is designed to strengthen the TANF program and ensure that it is effectively serving its intended purpose of providing temporary assistance to families in need.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to set aside funds expended under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, for core work purposes.

Policy Areas
Social Welfare

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Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.