Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act

Hozzl · 2026-05-22T08:07:34Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8872 Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/22/2026, 8:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8872

The "Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8872 on May 19, 2026. The bill aims to address issues related to waste, fraud, and abuse in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Specific details of the provisions and directives within the bill are not explicitly outlined in the provided context. You can access the full text of the bill and additional information on the official PDF version available at the provided URL: https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr8872/BILLS-119hr8872ih.pdf.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8872

Bill HR 8872 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2026. Bill HR 8872 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2026. Bill HR 8872's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19. as of May 21, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8872

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Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act

To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.