March 26, 2025
Mr. Moore of Utah introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
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.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Restoring Temporary to TANF Act
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Sec. 2. Set-aside of funds for core work purposes
(a) In general
Section 408(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 608(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
(13) Requirement to expend funds for core work activities
A State to which a grant is made under section 403(a)(1) for a fiscal year shall expend not less than 25 percent of the grant amount on work supports, education and training, apprenticeships, non-recurring short term benefits, work activities (as defined in section 407(d)), and case management needed to assist individuals with developing an individual responsibility plan pursuant to subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Effective date
The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2026.