Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary...
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the freeze on State-based Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Child Care and Development Fund, and Social Services Block Grant payments for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.
This bill seeks to gather information about the recent freeze on certain social assistance payments for five states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. Specifically, it asks the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide documents related to the freeze on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Child Care and Development Fund, and Social Services Block Grant payments. These funds support programs that help low-income families and children with essentials like food, housing, and child care.
The bill would directly affect the residents of these five states who rely on these social services. If the freeze continues, it could impact their access to critical support. The bill was introduced and immediately referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means, which will review and potentially make recommendations for further action.
As of July 15, 2026, the bill has been submitted to the House and referred to the relevant committee. There are no further actions listed at this time, and the committee will be responsible for determining the next steps in the legislative process.
