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Family Support & Workforce Activation: New Social Assistance Rules.

The JOBS for Success Act of 2025 reforms the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, focusing on workforce engagement and self-sufficiency. It introduces new work and training requirements, and modifies fund management to better support families in escaping poverty. The aim is to increase employment and reduce reliance on benefits.
Key points
Implementation of individual opportunity plans for work-eligible individuals, with regular reviews and progress assessments.
New performance measures for assistance programs, focusing on employment and earnings outcomes after exiting the program.
Restrictions on using assistance funds for higher-income families and a prohibition on direct spending on child care services from these funds.
Increased emphasis on spending for work supports, education, training, and short-term benefits, with a requirement to allocate at least 25% of funds to these core activities.
Strengthened oversight of public spending through improper payments laws and a prohibition on states replacing their own spending with federal funds.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1567
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2025-05-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services (JOBS) for Success Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1567.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Implementation of individual opportunity plans for work-eligible individuals, with regular reviews and progress assessments.
  • New performance measures for assistance programs, focusing on employment and earnings outcomes after exiting the program.
  • Restrictions on using assistance funds for higher-income families and a prohibition on direct spending on child care services from these funds.
  • Increased emphasis on spending for work supports, education, training, and short-term benefits, with a requirement to allocate at least 25% of funds to these core activities.
  • Strengthened oversight of public spending through improper payments laws and a prohibition on states replacing their own spending with federal funds.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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