Lets states use welfare funds for job training programs
This bill would let states move a limited amount of money from federal welfare programs to job training programs. This change would give states more flexibility in how they use these funds, potentially boosting services for people looking for work. The new rules would take effect on October 1, 2026.
Today, states cannot transfer money from federal welfare programs (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF) to job training programs (Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, or WIOA). This bill would let states move a limited amount of TANF funds to WIOA programs. However, they would need to follow new rules, such as capping statewide workforce activities at 15 percent of the transferred funds and submitting a combined plan to federal agencies.
HR 2579 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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