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HR2354119th CongressWALLET

Restoring Temporary to TANF Act

Sponsored By: Representative Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]

Introduced

Summary

Requires states to spend at least 25% of their TANF grant on core work-focused activities. This bill would tie a quarter of each state's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant to work supports, education and training, apprenticeships, short-term non-recurring benefits, work activities, and case management. It would take effect October 1, 2026.

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  • Families and jobseekers would see more TANF-funded services for job search and skill building, including education, apprenticeships, and case management to create individual responsibility plans.
  • States would be required to allocate not less than 25% of each TANF grant to the listed core activities, changing how block grant funds are spent beginning October 1, 2026.
  • Workforce and training providers could receive more funding for programs tied to TANF work activities and short-term supports for participants.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More work help for TANF families

This bill would require states that get the yearly TANF grant to spend at least 25% on core work help. Allowed uses include work supports, education and training, apprenticeships, one-time short-term benefits, work activities, and case management to make a work plan. If enacted, this could lead to more services for TANF families seeking jobs. The requirement would start on October 1, 2026.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]

UT • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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