119-HR2397
Targeting TANF to Families in Need Act
Last action was on 3-27-2025
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2397
1. Short title2. Targeting funds to families in need1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the "Targeting TANF to Families in Need Act".
2. Targeting funds to families in need
(a) In general - Section 404 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 604) is amended by adding at the end the following:
(l) Establishing a threshold for families in need - A State to which a grant is made under section 403(a)(1) shall use the grant only to provide assistance or services to a family whose income is less than twice the poverty guidelines updated periodically in the Federal Register under section 673(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 9902(2)).
(b) Effective date - The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2026.