Reduce Bureaucracy to Uplift Families Act

This bill would tighten limits on how much states can spend on paperwork and overhead in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The goal is to push more TANF money to direct help for families instead of administrative costs. If a state doesn’t follow the new cap, the federal government could cut the state’s TANF grant for the next year by up to 5%. The changes would start on October 1, 2026.

Key points:

• Who is affected: State TANF programs and the families they serve.
• What changes: Stricter limit on the share of TANF funds that can go to administrative expenses; states face up to a 5% grant reduction the next year if they don’t comply .
• When: Takes effect October 1, 2026.