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Protect TANF Resources for Families Act

4/9/2025, 1:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2584

Bill 119 hr 2584, also known as the "Block Grants for TANF Accountability Act of 2021," aims to make changes to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The bill specifically focuses on how federal funds provided to states through block grants for TANF are used.

The main goal of the bill is to ensure that the federal funds given to states for TANF are used to supplement state spending, rather than replace it. This is important because TANF is meant to provide temporary financial assistance to low-income families, and it is crucial that the funds are used effectively to support those in need.

In addition to this primary objective, the bill also includes provisions for accountability and transparency in how the funds are used. It requires states to report on how the funds are allocated and spent, as well as to demonstrate that the funds are being used in accordance with the goals of the TANF program. Overall, the Block Grants for TANF Accountability Act of 2021 seeks to ensure that federal funds provided for TANF are used responsibly and effectively to support low-income families in need of assistance.

Current Status of Bill HR 2584

Bill HR 2584 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2025. Bill HR 2584 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 1, 2025.  Bill HR 2584's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of April 1, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2584

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2584

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2584

To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that Federal funds provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families are used to supplement State spending, and for other purposes.
To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that Federal funds provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families are used to supplement State spending, and for other purposes.

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