What does Preamble of Protect TANF Resources for Families Act do?

This bill proposes to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendment aims to ensure that federal funds provided under block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families supplement State spending. The bill's stated purpose is to address the use of federal funds within the temporary assistance for needy families program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Protect TANF Resources for Families Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Protect TANF Resources for Families Act'.

What does PROHIBITION ON STATE DIVERSION OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO REPLACE of Protect TANF Resources for Families Act do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to restrict the use of federal funds. States are prohibited from using federal funds to replace state general revenue funds for programs assisted under part of the Social Security Act. Federal funds must supplement, rather than supplant, state and local funding sources. States must certify that federal funds will not supplant state or non-federal funds for services and activities. The amendments made by this section will take effect on October 1, 2025.

What does TWO-YEAR REAUTHORIZATION OF THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY of Protect TANF Resources for Families Act do?

This section reauthorizes certain activities under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program for two years. The reauthorization extends through September 30, 2026. Activities authorized by part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (excluding specific sections) and section 1108(b) are included. Funding for these activities will be appropriated from the Treasury as necessary.

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Protect TANF Resources for Families Act

Last updated: 4/1/2025 · Introduced: 4/1/2025

Author: Claudia Tenney (R-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits states from using federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to replace existing state or local funding for programs.
The bill reauthorizes key activities within the TANF program for two years, extending through September 30, 2026, and allowing for necessary funding appropriations.
The legislation aims to ensure that federal TANF funds supplement, rather than supplant, state spending on assistance programs.

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