HR. 8872Introduced
Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act
Limit TANF-funded aid and services to families below 200% of federal poverty guidelines while tightening state fund use, anti-supplanting, and improper payment oversight
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Limit TANF-funded aid and services to families below 200% of federal poverty guidelines while tightening state fund use, anti-supplanting, and improper payment oversight
Key points
- Require timely TANF fund use
- Prohibit replacing state local funding
- Direct improper payment reporting
- Limit TANF eligibility threshold
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-06-03 — POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8872 is postponed.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedSocial Welfare