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H.R.8872

Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act

Introduced·5/19/26

Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act targets funds to low-income families and strengthens program integrity.

The Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act amends part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The bill mandates that states use TANF funds only to assist families with incomes below twice the poverty guidelines. It prohibits states from reserving more than 15% of funds for future use and requires states to obligate and expend funds within specific timeframes.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 2

4:00 PM

House Committee on Rules Hearing

May 21

9:00 AM

House Committee on Ways and Means Hearing

History

Jun 3

House

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1333 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.

Jun 3

House

Rule H. Res. 1333 passed House.

Jun 3

House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333. (consideration: CR H3805-3810; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3805-3806)