Eliminating Fraud and Improper Payments in TANF Act
TANF: Reducing Fraud and Improper Payments
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Ways and Means. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While oversight of welfare programs is a common priority for the majority party, most bills introduced in the House do not make it through the entire legislative process.
Key Points
- This bill aims to stop money from being wasted in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, which provides cash help to low-income families. It requires states to follow the same strict rules federal agencies use to track and report improper payments.
- The Department of Health and Human Services would have one year to create a 10-year plan to get rid of fraud and mistakes in the program. This plan must be shared with Congress to show how they will protect taxpayer money.
- If passed, these new rules would start on October 1, 2026. States would be responsible for measuring how often money goes to the wrong people or in the wrong amounts and then working to fix those errors.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Eliminating Fraud and Improper Payments in TANF Act
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