The Protect TANF Resources for Families Act would amend federal rules governing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), a program that provides cash assistance to low-income families. The bill prohibits states from using federal TANF money to replace their own spending on the program, requiring states to use federal funds only to supplement state and local funding. States would need to certify to the federal government that they are not using federal dollars to substitute for state money they would otherwise spend on TANF services. The legislation takes effect on October 1, 2025, and also extends the TANF program's authorization through September 30, 2026, with automatic funding appropriated as needed to maintain current program operations. The bill primarily affects state governments and the low-income families who rely on TANF assistance.
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