H.R. 2579

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow States to transfer a limited amount of funds provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, for use under title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · April 1, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Smucker · Committee: Committee on Ways and Means

Table of contents

• H.R. 2579
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Allowing transfers to support workforce development

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Reduce Duplication and Improve Access to Work Act.

SEC. 2. Allowing transfers to support workforce development

• (a) In general
  • Section 404(d) of the Social Security Act () is amended— 42 U.S.C. 604(d)
    • Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
    • in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following:
    • in paragraph (2)—
      • in the heading, by striking and inserting ; and
      • in subparagraph (A), by striking subtitle 1and inserting subtitle A; and
    • in paragraph (3)—
      • in subparagraph (B)—
        • (i) in the heading, by striking and inserting ; and
        • (ii) by striking 1 of title XXand inserting A of title XX or title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; and
        • (C) Funds transferred to title I of WIOA program
          • (i) In the case of funds transferred under paragraph (1)(C) of this subsection, not more than 15 percent of the funds shall be reserved for statewide workforce investment activities referred to in section 128(a)(1) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
          • (ii) If a State intends to transfer funds under paragraph (1)(C) of this subsection, the State shall—
          • submit to the Secretary and the Secretary of Labor a combined State plan pursuant to section 103 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act that covers the State program to be carried out pursuant to this part; and
          • in doing so, apply section 102(c)(3) of such Act to the programs referred to in section 103(a)(2)(B) of such Act covered by the combined plan.
      • by adding at the end the following:
• (b) Effective date
  • The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2026.