Bill · H.R. 2579· House(119-HR-2579)
Reduce Duplication and Improve Access to Work Act
- Introduced
- 4/1/2025
- Last activity
- 4/1/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Lloyd Smucker
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Reduce Duplication and Improve Access to Work Act," aims to amend the Social Security Act. It would allow States to transfer a limited amount of funds from block grants intended for temporary assistance for needy families to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Specifically, it targets Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The changes regarding these fund transfers are set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 5
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill supports workforce development which may indirectly aid job creation.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+2
The bill grants states more flexibility in transferring funds between programs.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+1
Investing in workforce development can contribute to long-term economic growth.
The opposite
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3
The diversion of funds away from temporary assistance could negatively impact low-income households.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?-2
The diversion of funds from TANF could potentially reduce direct assistance for low-income families.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Workforce Development Support: The bill allows States to use funds for Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Section 2(a)). This could provide more resources for workforce development and job-related opportunities.
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Statewide Workforce Investment Activities: Under the new rules, up to 15 percent of transferred funds can be reserved for statewide workforce investment activities as mentioned in section 128(a)(1) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Section 2(a)(3)(B)(i)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduction in Temporary Assistance Funds: Because the bill allows for the transfer of funds provided under the program of block grants for temporary assistance for needy families, it could result in less money being available for those specific original programs (Section 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Young Adults+1Good For Low Income Households-3
- 4/1/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Beth Van DuyneRepublican · Texas