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
undefinedCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsPoverty and welfare assistanceSocial WelfareState and local financeState and local government operations