H.R. 2284: Reduce Bureaucracy to Uplift Families Act

This bill, known as the Reduce Bureaucracy to Uplift Families Act, aims to modify the distribution of funds within the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, which is part of the Social Security Act. The primary focus is to decrease the amount of money that states can allocate for administrative expenses related to TANF, thereby increasing the funds available for direct assistance to families in need.

Key Provisions

• Reduced Administrative Funding: Currently, states can use up to 15% of TANF funds for administrative costs. This bill proposes to reduce that percentage to 10%. This change applies to both the funds administered by the states and the qualified state expenditures.
• Case Management Inclusion: The bill also specifies that the reduced allocation for administrative expenses can include costs associated with case management. This inclusion serves to assist individuals in developing an individual responsibility plan.
• Penalties for Non-Compliance: If a state fails to adhere to the new limitation on administrative expenses, penalties will apply. Specifically, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services will reduce the state's TANF grant for the following fiscal year by up to 5% of the state's family assistance grant.
• Effective Date: The changes outlined in this bill will take effect on October 1, 2026.

Impact Goals

The proposed amendments aim to ensure that a larger portion of TANF funds are directly used for financial support and services for families in need rather than being consumed by administrative costs. By focusing on reducing bureaucracy, the bill seeks to enhance the efficacy of TANF in providing assistance to vulnerable populations.

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