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Search Results: keywords:"temporary assistance for needy families"

H. R. 7449 — To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to limit the percentage of funds made available for the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families that may be used for administrative expenses, and for other purposes.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:447
H. R. 7449 is a bill that seeks to amend the Social Security Act to reduce the amount of money from block grants given to states for temporary assistance to needy families that can be used for administrative expenses. Specifically, it proposes lowering the allowable...
Simple Explanation
The bill is about changing the rules for how much money states can spend on paperwork and other costs when they receive a pot of money to help families in need. It wants to make sure more of the money goes directly to helping people, so it suggests cutting down on how much can be spent on these extra costs, like from 15 parts out of 100 to 10 parts out of 100.
S. 3501 — To provide greater support for grandfamilies and older caregiver relatives.
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December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:7,994
The Grandfamilies Act of 2023 aims to support families where grandparents or older relatives are the primary caregivers of children. The bill proposes changes to the Social Security Act and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to enhance financial aid,...
Simple Explanation
The Grandfamilies Act of 2023 is a plan to help grandparents or older family members who take care of kids by giving them more money and support, but some people are worried it might be too confusing or spend too much money without being careful.
H. R. 7441 — To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to set aside funds expended under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, for core work purposes.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:414
H. R. 7441 aims to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act by requiring states to use at least 25% of block grants allocated for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program on core work activities. These activities include work supports, education...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7441 wants to make sure that out of the money given to states to help families who need it, at least 25% should be used to help people find jobs or get training for jobs. This plan would start in 2025 and last until 2026.
H. R. 7426 — To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to families in need.
February 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:359
H.R. 7426 aims to update part A of title IV of the Social Security Act by requiring states to use grants only for families with an income below twice the poverty level. The amendment is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. Additionally, it extends the Temporary Assistance...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7426 is a plan to make sure money is given only to families who need it most, and it promises to keep a help program for families going for a little longer.
H. R. 8225 — To require income from the first year of an apprenticeship to be disregarded in determining eligibility for assistance under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:464
H.R. 8225, known as the "Apprenticeship Opportunity Act," proposes that income earned during the first year of an apprenticeship should not be considered when determining a person's eligibility for assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. This means that...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8225 says that when a person starts learning a new job as an apprentice, the money they earn in their first year won't count against them when checking if they can get help from the government program called TANF. This means they can earn some money and still get the extra help they need.
H. R. 7446 — To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to transfer a limited amount of funds provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, for use under title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
February 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:660
The bill, known as the "Reduce Duplication and Improve Access to Work Act," proposes changes to the Social Security Act that would allow states to transfer a limited amount of their federally provided Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for use under the Workforce Innovation...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a toy store that has a special shelf for fun and learning games. This bill allows states to take some money from the toy shelf to help more people find jobs, but they must be careful not to take too much so that kids who need toys can still get them.
H. R. 7554 — To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that Federal funds provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families are used to supplement State spending, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:481
The Protect TANF Resources for Families Act aims to ensure that the federal funds given to states for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are used to add to the money states already spend, not replace it. The act requires states to certify that these federal funds...
Simple Explanation
The Protect TANF Resources for Families Act wants to make sure that when the government gives money to help families, it adds to what the states are already spending, not replaces it. It also plans to keep this help going until the year 2026.
H. R. 7410 — To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to establish deadlines for the obligation and expenditure of funds and allow States to establish rainy day funds under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families.
February 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:620
The bill, H. R. 7410, aims to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to set deadlines for how states should use and allocate funds received for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. It requires states to obligate these funds by the end of...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure states use or save the money they get to help needy families by certain times. It also lets them save some of the money for rainy days, but they have to follow rules to do it right.

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