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Jun 3, 2026

Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act

Summary

Official

Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act This bill limits how and when states may use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds and establishes an eligibility threshold for all TANF-funded assistance and services. Currently, each state sets its own eligibility threshold for TANF-funded cash assistance. The bill establishes an upper limit on...

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Bill Progress

Passed House, sent to Senate

Introduced(5/19/26)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

Sponsor

MC

Mr. Carey

House (R) Ohio – 15

Cosponsors (8)

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Latest Action

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8872 is postponed.

Jun 3, 2026

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