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Congress Proposes New Work Rules and Job Placement Goals for Federal Welfare Program

Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services (JOBS) for Success Act of 2025

10 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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Key Points

  • This bill updates the main federal program that provides cash and support to families in need. It shifts the focus toward helping parents find and keep jobs by requiring states to track how many people stay employed and how much they earn after leaving the program.
  • Every adult receiving help would get a personalized 'Opportunity Plan.' This plan lists their education, skills, and the specific steps they must take to find work. States would be required to meet with these individuals every 90 days to check their progress and update their goals.
  • To ensure money goes to those who need it most, the bill limits assistance to families making less than double the federal poverty level. It also requires states to spend at least 25% of their funding on 'core' activities like job training, apprenticeships, and work tools.
  • The bill creates a public online dashboard where people can see how well their state is doing. States will receive grades based on their success in helping people find jobs, and those that fail to meet performance goals could lose a portion of their federal funding.
  • New rules would ban people from using their benefit cards at marijuana dispensaries. The bill also changes how child care is funded, requiring states to move that money into a separate program specifically designed for early childhood education.
  • If passed, these changes would take effect on October 1, 2026. The bill also extends funding for these programs through the year 2030.
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Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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May 1, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

May 1, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Fiscal year 2027 (October 2026 - September 2027)

States begin collecting baseline performance data

Starting in fiscal year 2027, states must collect data on employment outcomes — like what percentage of people who leave TANF have jobs six months later. This baseline year sets the standard each state will be measured against, and states that fall short in future years could lose funding.

Fiscal year 2028 (October 2027 - September 2028)

Performance penalties begin and employment outcome targets enforced

Starting in fiscal year 2028, states face real financial consequences if they don't meet their negotiated employment outcome targets. States that fail to help enough TANF recipients find and keep jobs will have their federal funding reduced, creating strong pressure to invest in effective job training and placement.

Related News

3 articles
Peoria Standard·10 months ago

Darin LaHood advocates for military, welfare, and small business support in recent statements

Rep. Darin LaHood announced the introduction of the JOBS for Success Act of 2025. The legislation aims to modernize the TANF program by ensuring it serves vulnerable families while preventing fraud and abuse, specifically focusing on connecting recipients with jobs and long-term employment.

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Ripon Advance·10 months ago

JOBS for Success Act TANF reform sponsored by LaHood, Daines

The JOBS for Success Act of 2025 (H.R. 3156) would reauthorize and reform the TANF program. Key provisions include shifting state performance measures to actual employment outcomes and requiring individualized 'Opportunity Plans' to help recipients achieve economic self-sufficiency.

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Marijuana Moment·10 months ago

New GOP Congressional Bills Would Block Use Of Federal Welfare Funds At Marijuana Dispensaries

The JOBS for Success Act includes a 'Welfare for Needs Not Weed' provision. This section would prohibit the use of TANF funds on electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards at any establishment that sells marijuana, aiming to ensure federal assistance is used for essential needs.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services (JOBS) for Success Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 3156
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

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