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S. 1567: Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services (JOBS) for Success Act of 2025

The "Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services (JOBS) for Success Act of 2025" is designed to reform the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The primary goals of the bill include enhancing workforce engagement, improving accountability within the program, and ensuring that financial aid is directed towards families who are genuinely in need. The overarching aim is to alleviate child poverty by increasing employment opportunities for these families.

Key Features of the Bill

  • Workforce Engagement: The bill focuses on improving how TANF engages with the workforce, encouraging recipients to gain employment and develop job skills.
  • Accountability Measures: It introduces performance metrics to monitor the effectiveness of TANF programs, ensuring that funds are used efficiently and effectively.
  • Targeted Assistance: Funds will be better targeted to families that require the most help, with the aim of reducing child poverty levels.

Coordination and Support

The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take an active role in the coordination of work activity programs. This includes:

  • Providing guidance and sharing successful practices among state-operated programs.
  • Offering technical assistance to states and tribes to enhance the implementation of TANF initiatives.

Data Reporting Requirements

To improve transparency and accountability, the bill introduces new data reporting requirements for states and programs. This is intended to ensure that there is thorough tracking of program outcomes and resource allocation.

Elimination of Obsolete Provisions

Additionally, the bill seeks to eliminate outdated provisions related to welfare-to-work programs that are no longer effective or relevant. This will streamline the program and eliminate unnecessary complexities.

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Actions

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Date Action
May. 01, 2025 Introduced in Senate
May. 01, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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