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Restoring Temporary to TANF Act
12/19/2024, 9:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7441
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.
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7441
Bill HR 7441 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 23, 2024. Bill HR 7441 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 23, 2024. Bill HR 7441's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7441
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7441
Primary Policy Focus
Social WelfareAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7441
Restoring Temporary to TANF Act
Restoring Temporary to TANF Act
To 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.
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