HHS proposes removing outdated rules for family assistance programs
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The Department of Health and Human Services is proposing to delete a large chunk of federal regulations that govern how states administer cash assistance, child support enforcement, and related family programs. The agency says these rules are either duplicative of existing laws, better suited as internal guidance, or completely obsolete because the programs they were designed for no longer exist.
Why it matters: This action does not change who gets benefits or how much they receive. It is a housekeeping measure intended to clean up the federal rulebook by removing text that no longer serves a functional purpose. For states and tribes, it means fewer outdated rules to track, though the core requirements for running these programs remain under current law.
Who it affects
- State agencies administering TANF and child support
This is a proposed rule from the Administration for Children and Families at HHS; check the full document in the Federal Register before relying on any specific regulatory changes.
Agency: Health and Human Services Department, Children and Families Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document