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HHS/ACF RIN: 0970-AD04 Publication ID: Spring 2024 
Title: ●Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Work Outcomes Measures (Section 610 Review) 
Abstract:

This interim final rule modifies 45 CFR Part 265 in order to implement the statutory changes enacted by section 304 of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA, Public Law 118-5) related to the reporting of work outcomes under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.  ACF is promulgating this rule as an interim final rule to ensure states and territories have sufficient time to comply with data collection for fiscal year 2025.

 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
RFA Section 610 Review: Section 610 Review 
CFR Citation: 45 CFR Part 265     (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)
Legal Authority: Section 304 of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA, Public Law 118-5)   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Other  Statutory  TANF Work Outcomes data collection begins  10/01/2024 

Overall Description of Deadline: The FRA provides: "The amendments made by this title shall take effect on October 1, 2024, except for sections 301 and 303 [changes to the work participation rate] which shall take effect on October 1, 2025." This means that states and territories must comply with the collection and reporting requirements of section 304 beginning in FY 2025. To issue regulations in advance of the first anticipated data collection in October 1, 2024, we seek to publish an Interim Final Rule.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  07/00/2024 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: State 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
La Sherra Ayala
Deputy Director
Department of Health and Human Services
Administration for Children and Families
Office of Family Assistance, 330 C Street SW,
Washington, DC 20201
Phone:202 478-0714
Email:  lasherra.ayala@acf.hhs.gov