Docket Room
HR 8872·Federal·house

Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act

IntroducedFiled May 19, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15] (R)
Latest Action

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8872 is postponed.

Jun 3, 2026

Summary

The legislation changes the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to require states to follow federal payment‑integrity standards, limit assistance to families earning less than twice the poverty line, and set strict timelines for spending grant money. It also bans using federal funds to replace state spending and obliges the Health and Human Services Secretary to report a plan for cutting improper payments. The aim is to reduce waste, fraud and abuse in the program.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Share

Track this bill

Get real-time alerts when HR 8872 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.

Sign up free
Docket Room · Nonpartisan legislative tracking
Docket Room IntelligencePro

Ask about your legislation

I can analyze your tracked bills, upcoming hearings, and recent changes.

AI-generated · Nonpartisan · Not legal advice