HR. 8872Introduced
Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Limit TANF-funded assistance to families under 200% of the federal poverty guidelines and tighten state rules for using, tracking, and reporting federal TANF funds
Key points
- Require timely TANF fund use
- Prohibit supplanting state local funds
- Direct improper payment reporting
- Limit TANF eligibility threshold
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-06-03 — POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8872 is postponed.
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