Protect TANF Resources for Families Act
Rep. Tenney Introduces Bill to Stop States From Using Federal Welfare Funds to Replace State Spending
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Ways and Means. It is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to decide on its next steps. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While extending this program is a routine necessity, the new rules on how states manage the money may face pushback from state leaders who want budget flexibility.
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Life & Work
Some TANF funding supports job training and microenterprise programs that help recipients start small businesses. If the anti-supplanting rule leads to more total TANF spending, small business development programs funded through TANF could see modest increases, though the effect is indirect and uncertain.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protect TANF Resources for Families Act
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