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Protect Funding for Needy Families
Recent Bills/Protect Funding for Needy Families

Protect Funding for Needy Families

IntroducedApril 1, 2025
Passed Senate8 months ago
Intro
House
Senate
Pres
Passed/agreed to in Senate
Social Welfare
Why This Matters

This bill makes sure that federal money for helping families in need is used to boost state funding instead of replacing it. This helps ensure that families continue to receive the support they need.

If you rely on government assistance, this bill could help ensure your support continues without cuts from state funding.
Who this affects
Families · Assistance program users
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill ensures federal funds for needy families are used to add to state funds, not replace them.
  2. 2States must certify that they will not use federal funds to cut their own spending on family assistance.
  3. 3The bill continues funding for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program for two more years.
  4. 4It aims to keep support for families in need stable and reliable.
  5. 5The changes take effect on October 1, 2025.
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Intro
House
Senate
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IntroducedApr 1, 2025
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House
SenateDec 10, 2025
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Passed/agreed to in Senate

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Signature
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