H.R. 8872, the Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act, passed a chamber of Congress on June 3, 2026.
H.R. 8872 — Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act
What it does
This bill tightens oversight of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program by requiring states to apply federal payment-integrity rules, limiting assistance to families earning less than twice the poverty line, and imposing strict deadlines for states to spend federal funds (within 2 years). It also prevents states from using federal TANF money to replace their own spending on the program. The goal is to reduce fraud and waste while ensuring federal dollars reach the neediest families.
Quorum's transparency scan gave Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act a moderate transparency flag.
What happens next
H.R. 8872 passed a chamber of Congress. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Mike Carey. Cosponsored by Aaron Bean, Adrian Smith, Blake Moore and Carol Miller.