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The bill strengthens oversight to reduce improper payments and increase transparency, but does so by imposing implementation costs and compliance burdens on states that could strain budgets and slow benefits for low-income families.
Taxpayers and state governments will likely see fewer improper payments because states must adopt PIIA practices, which should reduce taxpayer losses and improve use of federal funds over time.
State-administered assistance programs will have greater oversight and reporting, improving transparency and accountability of how benefits are administered.
State governments will incur administrative and implementation costs to meet PIIA requirements, which could strain state budgets or require additional funding and thereby reduce money available for direct services.
Low-income families served by part A programs may face delays in benefit delivery or added bureaucratic complexity because of increased compliance requirements.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Requires State TANF programs to follow federal improper-payment rules under the Payment Integrity Information Act and orders HHS to deliver a 10‑year reduction plan.
Introduced March 21, 2025 by Jodey Cook Arrington · Last progress March 21, 2025
Requires State-run TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) programs to follow the same improper-payment rules that apply to Federal agencies under the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019, starting October 1, 2026. Directs the HHS Secretary to submit a written plan within one year showing how improper payments to TANF will be reduced or eliminated over the following 10 years.