Government Cancels Plan to Make Welfare Less Terrible
Published Date: 1/14/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The government decided to cancel a plan to change the rules for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, which helps families in need. This means no new changes will happen right now, keeping things as they are for states and families relying on TANF. The withdrawal takes effect on January 14, 2025, after hearing thousands of public comments.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
TANF Proposed Rule Withdrawn — Status Quo Stays
The Administration for Children and Families withdrew the October 2, 2023 proposed rule on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) effective January 14, 2025. This means the proposed changes listed in the NPRM will not take effect now, and current TANF regulations remain in place for states and families. ACF said it received more than 7,000 public comments and will seek additional input before any future proposal.
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