What does Preamble of HR 2242 do?

This bill proposes to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act. The amendment aims to measure improper payments. It also seeks to establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments. The program affected is block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 2242 do?

This bill is formally titled the Eliminating Fraud and Improper Payments in TANF Act.

What does STRENGTHENING PROGRAM INTEGRITY THROUGH IMPROPER PAYMENTS of HR 2242 do?

This section amends Section 404 of the Social Security Act to extend the applicability of the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 to State programs funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act. The amendment will take effect on October 1, 2026. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must submit a report to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment. The report must contain a plan to reduce or eliminate improper payments made by States under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act within 10 years.

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Eliminating Fraud and Improper Payments in TANF Act — HR. 2242

Last updated: 3/21/2025 · Introduced: 3/21/2025

Author: Jodey Arrington (R-TX)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill extends the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 to state programs funded by TANF block grants, requiring measurement of improper payments and establishment of goals for reduction.
The Secretary of Health and Human Services must submit a plan to Congress within one year, outlining strategies to reduce or eliminate improper payments within 10 years.
The changes outlined in this bill will take effect on October 1, 2026.

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