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HR2579119th CongressWALLET

Reduce Duplication and Improve Access to Work Act

Sponsored By: Representative Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]

Introduced

Summary

Allows states to transfer some TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) block grant funds into WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) Title I workforce programs. The bill would create a controlled pathway for states to use TANF dollars to support job training and employment services while adding limits and planning requirements.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

States could use cash aid for job training

States would be allowed to move some Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds into job training and employment services under Title I of WIOA. If a state does this, no more than 15% of the transferred money could be held for statewide workforce activities. A state that plans to transfer would need to file a combined WIOA state plan with Health and Human Services and the Department of Labor. These changes would start October 1, 2026. If your family gets TANF, you could see more training options in states that choose to transfer funds.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]

PA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 4/1/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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