The Restoring Temporary to TANF Act would require states that receive federal grants for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to spend at least 25 percent of those funds on work-related activities, including job training, education, apprenticeships, and case management services to help recipients develop work plans. The bill affects low-income families receiving TANF benefits across all states. The legislation would take effect on October 1, 2025, and includes a two-year reauthorization of the TANF program through September 30, 2026, with funding made available from the general Treasury as needed. The bill aims to refocus the TANF program on its original purpose of providing temporary assistance while preparing recipients for employment.
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