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Improve Transparency and Stability for Families and Children Act

USA119th CongressHR-2359| House 
| Updated: 3/26/2025
Mike Carey

Mike Carey

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Max L. Miller (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes amendments to part A of title IV of the Social Security Act, which governs the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Its primary aim is to enhance financial management and flexibility for states receiving these block grants, by introducing specific timeframes for states to utilize their allocated funds. Under the proposed changes, states would be required to obligate TANF funds by the end of the fiscal year following their receipt and expend them by the end of the second succeeding fiscal year. Crucially, it also allows states to establish a "rainy day fund" by reserving up to 15 percent of annual funds for future use. This reserve is capped at 50 percent of the previous fiscal year's allocation, and states must notify the Secretary of their intent to reserve funds.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7410
Improve Transparency and Stability for Families and Children Act
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7410
    Improve Transparency and Stability for Families and Children Act


  • March 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Improve Transparency and Stability for Families and Children Act

USA119th CongressHR-2359| House 
| Updated: 3/26/2025
This bill proposes amendments to part A of title IV of the Social Security Act, which governs the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Its primary aim is to enhance financial management and flexibility for states receiving these block grants, by introducing specific timeframes for states to utilize their allocated funds. Under the proposed changes, states would be required to obligate TANF funds by the end of the fiscal year following their receipt and expend them by the end of the second succeeding fiscal year. Crucially, it also allows states to establish a "rainy day fund" by reserving up to 15 percent of annual funds for future use. This reserve is capped at 50 percent of the previous fiscal year's allocation, and states must notify the Secretary of their intent to reserve funds.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7410
Improve Transparency and Stability for Families and Children Act
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7410
    Improve Transparency and Stability for Families and Children Act


  • March 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mike Carey

Mike Carey

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Max L. Miller (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Social Welfare

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted