HR2584Referred to Committee

Protect TANF Resources for Families Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-01
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
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Claudia Tenney
Claudia Tenney
Republican · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 98.7% (605 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2025-04-01

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would restrict how states can use federal welfare funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, requiring that money be spent primarily on direct cash assistance to low-income families rather than on other state programs or administrative costs. This would affect both the families receiving welfare benefits and state governments that administer the program, potentially limiting flexibility in how states address poverty-related needs. The bill aims to ensure that federal welfare dollars go directly to helping struggling families pay for basic expenses like food, housing, and utilities.

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Social Welfare
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