Targeting TANF to Families in Need Act
Rep. Smith Introduces the Targeting TANF to Families in Need Act
Legislative Progress
This bill faces a tough path because it restricts how states use welfare funds, which usually leads to partisan debate over state flexibility and poverty definitions.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Some states currently use TANF funds for microenterprise and small business development programs that serve families above twice the poverty level. This bill would cut off TANF funding for those programs if participants earn too much, potentially reducing access to entrepreneurship support for low-to-moderate income families.
“shall use the grant only to provide assistance or services to a family whose income is less than twice the poverty guidelines”
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Targeting TANF to Families in Need Act
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