Reduce fraud and improper payments within the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Eliminating Fraud and Improper Payments in TANF Act?
The bill H.R. 2242 sits in the House Committee on Ways and Means as of March 20, 2025. The committee members must act next to move the bill forward, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote and do not advance further. This effort has seen no recorded action on the current vehicle since March 20, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Eliminating Fraud and Improper Payments in TANF Act (H.R. 2242 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 7431 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7431 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Jodey Arrington (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.