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Jun 3, 2026Preventing 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...
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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