Ensure that federal welfare funds are directed specifically to families with the greatest financial need.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Targeting TANF to Families in Need Act?
The Targeting TANF to Families in Need Act is currently H.R. 2397 and has been in the House Committee on Ways and Means since March 26, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing or vote. This bill has seen no recorded action for 15 months, which is a common outcome for legislation in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Targeting TANF to Families in Need Act (H.R. 2397 (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. 7426 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7426 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Adrian Smith (R-NE)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.