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Reduce Duplication and Improve Access to Work Act

USA119th CongressHR-2579| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
Lloyd Smucker

Lloyd Smucker

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Beth Van Duyne (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Reduce Duplication and Improve Access to Work Act," proposes to amend the Social Security Act to grant states more flexibility in utilizing federal funds. Specifically, it allows states to transfer a limited amount of funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant program. These transferred funds would be designated for use under Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) , thereby supporting workforce development activities. To ensure proper oversight, states wishing to transfer funds must submit a combined State plan under WIOA to both the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor. Additionally, a cap of 15 percent is placed on the portion of transferred funds that can be reserved for statewide workforce investment activities, with the changes taking effect on October 1, 2026.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7446
Reduce Duplication and Improve Access to Work Act
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7446
    Reduce Duplication and Improve Access to Work Act


  • April 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Reduce Duplication and Improve Access to Work Act

USA119th CongressHR-2579| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
This bill, titled the "Reduce Duplication and Improve Access to Work Act," proposes to amend the Social Security Act to grant states more flexibility in utilizing federal funds. Specifically, it allows states to transfer a limited amount of funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant program. These transferred funds would be designated for use under Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) , thereby supporting workforce development activities. To ensure proper oversight, states wishing to transfer funds must submit a combined State plan under WIOA to both the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor. Additionally, a cap of 15 percent is placed on the portion of transferred funds that can be reserved for statewide workforce investment activities, with the changes taking effect on October 1, 2026.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7446
Reduce Duplication and Improve Access to Work Act
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7446
    Reduce Duplication and Improve Access to Work Act


  • April 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Lloyd Smucker

Lloyd Smucker

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Beth Van Duyne (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Social Welfare

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