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Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act
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Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act This bill limits how and when states may use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds and establishes an eligibility threshold for all TANF-funded assistance and services. Currently, each state sets its own eligibility threshold for TANF-funded cash assistance. The bill establishes an upper limit on eligibility applicable to all assistance and services (including non-cash benefits) funded by TANF family assistance grants. Under this provision, only families with income under 200% of the federal poverty guidelines may receive TANF-funded assistance and services. Further, the bill generally requires states to obligate TANF funds by the end of the fiscal year after they are paid and to spend funds by the end of the second fiscal year after they are paid. However, states may reserve a specified portion of their TANF funds for future use. (There is currently no requirement to use TANF funds within a specified period.) The bill also explicitly requires states to use federal TANF funds to supplement, not replace, state and local funding for TANF-supported programs. (Current law requires states to spend a specified minimum amount on TANF-eligible activities and populations, known as the maintenance of effort requirement.) States must also take specified steps to track and report on improper payments of federal funds (e.g., overpayments, underpayments, payments to ineligible recipients). Within one year of enactment, HHS must submit to Congress a plan to reduce or eliminate improper payments made by states under the TANF program within 10 years.
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2026 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8872 is postponed.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8872.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333. (consideration: CR H3805-3810; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3805-3806)
Rule H. Res. 1333 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1333 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8646, H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892 and H.R. 8872. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8646 under a structured rule and H.R. 7726, H.R. 7892, and H.R. 8872 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 584.
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Legislation and policies relating to: Potential changes in fiscal year 2027 and fiscal year 2028 funding for nurse education, workforce, and research programs as a result of workforce reductions and reorganization of agencies and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations of Title VIII funding for nurse education and nurse workforce development programs and for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal years 2027 and 2028 Fiscal year 2027 appropriations for maternal and child health and mental health programs, including Healthy Start, Project AWARE, and programs established under the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act Office of Management and Budget proposed rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034-0001), and procedures for reviewing federal grant applications Fiscal year 2027 appropriations for the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Global Health funding Recognition of nursing as a professional degree in the Department of Education Final Rule, Reimagining and Improving Student Education, Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-0944 Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 6500, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (PL 119-103) H.R. 8107, Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act H.R. 8312, Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act H.R. 8464, Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act H.R. 8646, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 8872, Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act H.R. 9022, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9770, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 H. Con. Res. 113, A concurrent resolution establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Legislation and policies relating to: Potential changes in fiscal year 2027 and fiscal year 2028 funding for nurse education, workforce, and research programs as a result of workforce reductions and reorganization of agencies and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations of Title VIII funding for nurse education and nurse workforce development programs and for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal years 2027 and 2028 Fiscal year 2027 appropriations for maternal and child health and mental health programs, including Healthy Start, Project AWARE, and programs established under the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act Office of Management and Budget proposed rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance (OMB-2026-0034-0001), and procedures for reviewing federal grant applications Fiscal year 2027 appropriations for the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Global Health funding Recognition of nursing as a professional degree in the Department of Education Final Rule, Reimagining and Improving Student Education, Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-0944 Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 6500, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (PL 119-103) H.R. 8107, Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act H.R. 8312, Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act H.R. 8464, Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act H.R. 8595, National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 8646, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 8872, Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act H.R. 9022, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9770, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 H. Con. Res. 113, A concurrent resolution establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2026 · third_quarter · Small Business
Good Government White House Conference on Small Business Act, H.R. 6855: Support action by U.S. House to advance the legislation. DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026, H.R. 8871: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act, H.R. 8872: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act, H.R. 8883: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act, H.R. 8873: Support the legislation and advancement through House Ways and Means Committee. Workforce Issues Valuing Employee Stock Today Act, H.R.8660: Support the legislation. Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act, H.R. 8624 and S. 4463: Support the legislation. Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act, H.R. 2270: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Working Families Flexibility Act, H.R. 2870: Continue to support full U.S. House passage of the bill. Tipped Employee Protection Act, H.R. 2312: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Access to Capital: INVEST Act, H.R. 3383: Continue to support U.S. Senate passage of this Housed-passed bill. Comments to Securities and Exchange Commission: Submitted comments in in support of a petition to raise the Regulation Crowdfunding offering limit to $20 million. Tax Policy Small Business Tax Cut Act, H.R. 8415: Support the legislation. Indexing Capital Gains Tax Liability to Inflation: Support legislative or administrative action to make this reform. More Homes on the Market Act, H.R. 1340, S.3332: Support the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. Business Startup & Growth SAVE Local Businesses Act, H.R. 4366: Support U.S. House passage of the bill. New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act (NO BOSS Act), H.R. 6431: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation and U.S. Senate introduction of the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. AI and Technology Continue to voice restraint on excessive regulatory frameworks or actions that would undermine what is a critical new technology for small businesses. Comments to Federal Trade Commission: Submitted comments on the Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement Regarding Personalized Pricing, expressing concerns about the scope of the proposal the proposed frameworks misunderstanding of how dynamic and data-driven pricing tools are utilized by small businesses, and therefore how it would negatively impact their competitiveness and growth. AI Education: Continue to brief congressional staff on the benefits of AI to small businesses and startups as conveyed through SBE Council research and surveys. American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA). S. 4746: Continue to oppose the legislation. Regulatory Modernization and Reform Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act (H.R. 1515): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act: Support the Senate introduced legislation. Latest Action on CTAs BOI Rule: Expressed support for the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) step in finalizing its rule ending the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting mandate for U.S. businesses and individuals under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and for taking the important additional step of deleting previously submitted information pertaining to U.S. persons. Comments to Small Business Administration: Submitted comments on the SBAs Proposed Small Business Size Standards, expressing support for modernization but a reconsideration of aspects of the methodology that could unintentionally disadvantage the very firms SBA exists to serve. Comments to Securities and Exchange Commission: Submitted comments in support of the Proposed Rule on Semiannual Reporting. NEPA Modernization: Expressed support for the Federal Communications Commissions vote to modernize its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules and streamline permitting for communications infrastructure. Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act (PACK Act), H.R. 6832: Support the legislation. Information Quality Assurance Act (H.R. 6329): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 1897: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Prove It Act of 2025, H.R. 1163: Continue to support full U.S. House action and passage of the bill. Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act, H.R. 6398: Supported House passage of the legislation and Senate action. Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act), H.R. 4776: Continue to support Senate action on House-passed bill. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R. 3898: Continue to support Senate action on House-passed bill. Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act, H.R. 425: Continue to support the legislation. Nominations Supported the nomination and confirmation of Keith Sonderling as U.S. Labor Department Secretary. Government Reform and Operations Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, H.R. 9500: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026, H.R. 9501: Support full U.S. House passage of the legislation. Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act, H.R. 9498: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act. S. 3931: Support full U.S. Senate passage of the legislation. Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act, H.R. 6506: Support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act, H.R. 6495: Continue to support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. Healthcare and Affordable Health Coverage HSAs For All Act, H.R. 7681: Continue to support the legislation. Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, H.R. 6703: Support Senate action of House-passed bill. Comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Submitted comments on the proposed Medicare Program: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program rule, opposing CMSs proposed modification for initial price applicability year (IPAY) 2029 that would change how the agency identifies a qualifying single source drug under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Request for Information on Common Sense Policy Options to Lower Drug Prices for Patients: Submitted comments to Senate Finance Committees (via Ranking Member Wyden) Request for Information on policy options to lower prescription drug costs. 340B Drug Program: Continue to voice concerns about this program to Congress (in terms of effects on high drug and health premium costs) and the need for reforms. Abolish the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Act, H.R. 8293: Support the legislation. Intellectual Property Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA), S. 1546: Reiterated support for the Senate introduced bill. Trade and Global Market Access Comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative: Submitted comments on the 301 Investigation into Germanys persistent underpayment for innovative drugs, expressing encouragement about the investigation into the countrys unfair pharmaceutical pricing and the use of available USTR tools to press Americas trading partners to lift their price controls and contribute fairly to the innovation ecosystem from which they benefit American Global Competitiveness at 250: Legislative Proposals to Secure U.S. Technology Leadership: Submitted written testimony for the record before U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce expressing concerns about the European Unions Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (commonly referred to as CSDDD or CS3D) and the significant implications it poses for American businesses, small businesses and entrepreneurs. USMCA Review: Expressed overall support for the USMCA as it undergoes a review process. Urged the Administration to focus on strengthening and building upon the success of USMCA, make changes where warranted - such in the area of enforcement - so as not to destabilize supply chains and markets have become increasingly important to Americas entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2026 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Legislation and policies relating to: Potential changes in fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027 funding for nurse education, workforce, and research programs as a result of workforce reductions and reorganization of agencies and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations of Title VIII funding for nurse education and nurse workforce development programs and for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) Recognition of nursing as a professional degree in the Department of Education Final Rule, Reimagining and Improving Student Education, Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-0944 H.R. 7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 8107, Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act H.R. 8312, Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act H.R. 8464, Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act H.R. 8646, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 8872, Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act H.R. 9022, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 S. Con. Res. 33, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $29,067
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Legislation and policies relating to: Potential changes in fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027 funding for nurse education, workforce, and research programs as a result of workforce reductions and reorganization of agencies and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations of Title VIII funding for nurse education and nurse workforce development programs and for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 Implementation of provisions of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) Recognition of nursing as a professional degree in the Department of Education Final Rule, Reimagining and Improving Student Education, Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-0944 H.R. 7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 8107, Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act H.R. 8312, Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act H.R. 8464, Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act H.R. 8646, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 8872, Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act H.R. 9022, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 S. Con. Res. 33, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Education
Public Law 119-21, To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14, and corresponding regulatory actions, including but not limited to Federal student aid and loan changes (including income-driven repayment plans, PSLF-qualifying loans, and definition of "professional" program); Higher education regulatory changes (including the gainful employment and borrower defense rules); Private school tuition tax voucher; and Proposals to expand Pell Grants to short-term programs. S.1748, Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), Entirety Child Care, Head Start workforce issues, Head Start and Pre-Kindergarten, generally Artificial Intelligence, Education and workforce related issues S.836, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0), Entirety Immigration enforcement in and around schools Higher Education negotiated rulemaking generally, including on Public Service Loan Forgiveness and implementation of Public Law 119-21, One Big Beautiful Bill Act related provisions Department of Education, Existence and organization, including Office of English Language Acquisition interagency agreements H.R.6574, Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act H.R.6677, Professional Degree Restoration Act H.R.9289/S.4297, Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act S.4269, Restoring College Access and Affordability Act Literacy and the science of reading, including H.R.7890, Science of Reading Act and S.4689, READ Act Unionization of higher education faculty and staff, generally Accreditation for institutions of higher education H.J.Res.155/S.J.Res.182, Congressional Review Act disapproval resolution relating to Public Service Loan Forgiveness regulations Social Media and Platform Accountability related issues S.278, Kids Off Social Media Act S.4261, Preventing Youth Homelessness Demonstration Act H.R. 8978, Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act H.R.8979 Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act S.4468/H.R.4120 Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act H.R.8606, CHARTER Act H.R. 9320, All in for Attendance Act H.R.8676, REFRESH Act Student loan relief and repayment provisions generally, including default and debt collection The DC voucher program/SOAR Act FY2027 funding and policy provisions H.R.8800, Amd.26, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, private school voucher amendment Predatory practices in higher education, generally H.R.8351, Clean Slate Through Repayment Act of 2026 H.R.8356, Clean Slate Through Consolidation Act H.R.8361, Clean Slate Through Rehabilitation Act H.R.8475/S.1220, Savings Opportunity and Affordable Repayment (SOAR) Act H.R.7891, Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act of 2026 H.R.7892, No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 H.R.7893, FAFSA Verification Efficiency Act H.J.Res.189, CRA relating to ED regulations relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations" (RISE) Dual-enrollment policies, generally H.R.9166, Student Loan Refinancing Act of 2026 Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act H.R.2555, Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2025 Paraprofessional workforce data collection Reviving Americas Schoolyards Act Full-Service Community Schools Expansion Act Climate Change Education Act LIFT AI Act All in for Attendance Act Screen-time Management And Recommendations for Teens (SMART) and Kids Act Higher Education and AI issues Teaching with Technology Act Get Toxic Substances Out of Schools Act Green Ribbon Act Advanced Coursework Equity Act Phone free schools issues, generally Secretary McMahon impeachment resolution OSERS and OCR Inter Agency Agreement related issues School Staff Workforce related issues including staff shortages, teacher diversity, teacher preparation and tutoring services, teacher apprenticeship; and Grow Your Own Initiative, pausing of Federal grants on these topics Paraprofessionals and teacher pay S.2481, Pay Teachers Act, Entirety H.R.7032/S.2451, Pay Para Professional and Support Staff Act, Entirety Monitor the following: H.R.28/S.9, Protecting Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 Postsecondary Student Success Grants (College completion) and funding H.R.6718 Professional Student Degree Act Pesticide near schools environmental issues Antisemitism in educational settings, including S.558, Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025 Public Law 119-60, National Defense Authorization FY2026, DOD Education Activity schools in Europe South region Trump Administration Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education Executive Order 14279-Reforming Accreditation To Strengthen Higher Education, Accreditation related issues U.S. Department of Education, including the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and its component Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) and Office of Special Education (OSEP) related issues H.R.9203, Student Protection and University Accountability Act H.R.4795, Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2025 H.R.5505, Equal Campus Access Act of 2025, Entirety H.R.8476, No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 S.3010, 21st Century Dyslexia Act S.3589, Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower Act (RISE Act) Students Not Profits Act (not yet introduced) S.1558, Understanding the True Cost of College Act H.R.6392/S.3747, Home School Graduation Recognition Act Career-Tech Education, Experiment learning H.R. 7340, Rebuild Americas Schools Act Career and Technical Education related issues H.R.5084, Teacher Loan Forgiveness Enhancement Act H.R.7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026 H.R.8872, the Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act Bilingual and dual-language education programs; and English language learners (ELLs) issues Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-driven Workforce Pell (AHEAD) related issues
2026 · second_quarter · Small Business
GOOD GOVERNMENT: White House Conference on Small Business Act, H.R. 6855: Support action by U.S. House to advance the legislation. DME Scammer Prevention Act of 2026, H.R. 8871: Support the legislation. Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act, H.R. 8872: Support the legislation. Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act, H.R. 8883: Support the legislation. Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act, H.R. 8873: Support the legislation. Supporting Rural Communities, H. Res. 1182: Supported House passage of the resolution. WORKFORCE ISSUES: Workforce Apprenticeship Growth and Education Support (WAGES) Act, H.R. 8624 and S. 4463: Support the legislation. Faster Labor Contracts Act, H.R. 5408: Opposed House passage of the legislation. Flexibility for Workers Education Act, H.R. 2262: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act, H.R. 2270: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Working Families Flexibility Act, H.R. 2870: Continue to support U.S. House passage of the bill. Tipped Employee Protection Act, H.R. 2312: Support U.S. House passage of the bill. DOLs Proposal to Expand Investment Opportunities in 401(k) Plans (Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives): Expressed support for a proposed rulemaking to provide American workers, small business owners and their employees with access to the same diversified opportunities long available to large pension funds. Submitted Comments to Department of Labor (DOL) on Employee or Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act: Expressed support for the proposed rule changes on independent contractors. President Trumps Executive Order on PROMOTING RETIREMENT-SAVINGS ACCESS FOR AMERICAN WORKERS BY ESTABLISHING TRUMPIRA.GOV: Expressed support for the initiative. ACCESS TO CAPITAL: INVEST Act, H.R. 3383: Support U.S. Senate passage of this Housed-passed bill. Submitted Comments to the Federal Reserve on Regulatory Capital Rule: Category I and II Banking Organizations, Banking Organizations with Significant Trading Activity, and Optional Adoption for Other Banking Organizations [R-1887]: SBE Council welcomed the re-proposal as a substantive improvement over the 2023 version and made slight recommendations. Submitted Comments to the Office of the Comptroller (OCC) on National Bank Non-Interest Charges and Fees, and interim final order, Order Preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. SBE Council expressed support for these actions. TAX POLICY: Small Business Tax Cut Act, H.R. 8415: Support the legislation. Indexing Capital Gains Tax Liability to Inflation: Support legislative or administrative action to make this change. H. Res. 1156 which Expresses Support for Tax Policies that Support Working Families: Supported the House resolution. More Homes on the Market Act, H.R. 1340, S.3332: Support the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. BUSINESS STARTUP AND GROWTH: SAVE Local Businesses Act, H.R. 4366: Support U.S. House passage of the bill. New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency Act (NO BOSS Act), H.R. 6431: Supported U.S. House passage of the legislation. American Innovation Act, H.R. 1778, S. 4207: Support the legislation. Submitted Comments to Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice on Making Improvements to the Premerger Notification and Report Form: Urged the agencies to consider maintaining the current HSR form and system, as potential changes have not been substantiated with failures, problems or flaws. AI AND TECHNOLOGY Continue to voice restraint on excessive regulatory frameworks or actions that would undermine what is a critical new technology for small businesses. SECURE Data Act (Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act), H.R. 8413: Welcomed the introduction of comprehensive data privacy legislation. AI Education: Continue to brief congressional staff on the benefits of AI to small businesses and startups as conveyed through SBE Council research and surveys. American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA). S. 4746: Oppose the legislation. REGULATORY REFORM AND MODERNIZATION Guidance Out of Darkness (GOOD) Act (H.R. 1515): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. Information Quality Assurance Act (H.R. 6329): Urged Senate to advance House-passed bill. ESA Amendments Act, H.R. 1897: Supported House passage of the bill. Prove It Act of 2025, H.R. 1163: Support House action and passage of the bill. 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, H.R. 6644: Supported House amendment to the Senate-passed bill and final bill that went into law. Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations (RED Tape) Act, H.R. 6398: Supported House passage of the legislation. Earnings Claims Rulemaking and Business Opportunity Rule: Continue to express concerns about these Biden-Era regulatory efforts that remain on the Federal Trade Commissions regulatory agenda Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act), H.R. 4776: Supporting Senate action on House-passed bill. Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, H.R. 3898: Support Senate action on House-passed bill. Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act, H.R. 425: Support the legislation. GOVERNMENT REFORM AND OPERATIONS: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act, H.R. 9500: Support the legislation. AI Tax Integrity Act of 2026, H.R. 9501: Support the legislation. Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act, H.R. 9498: Support the legislation. Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act. S. 3931: Support the legislation. Taxpayer Due Process Enhancement Act, H.R. 6506: Support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act, H.R. 6495: Support U.S. Senate action on the House-passed bill. HEALTHCARE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE: HSAs For All Act, H.R. 7681: Support the legislation. Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, H.R. 6703: Support Senate action of House-passed bill. 340B Drug Program: Continue to voice concerns about this program to Congress (in terms of effects on high drug and health premium costs) and the need for reforms. Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act, S. 2658: Expressed concern about the legislation. Biosimilar Red Tape Elimination Act, S. 1954: Expressed concern about the legislation. Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act, S. 3014: Expressed concern about the legislation. Abolish the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Act, H.R. 8293: Support the legislation. TRADE AND GLOBAL MARKET ACCESS: Submitted coalition comments to U.S. Department of Commerce on Section 232 Investigation of Imports of Semiconductors and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment (91 FR 2443): Urged the Administration to refrain from imposing tariffs on semiconductors and downstream consumer and commercial technology products.
2026 · second_quarter · Welfare
HR 8872- Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act HR 8464- Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2026 · second_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
Provided technical assistance on child care legislation. In support of CCDBG funding in appropriations. Child Care Modernization Act. In opposition to H.R.7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026 and H.R.8872, the Preventing Waste, Fraud and Abuse in TANF Act.
Client expense: $6,100 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-670.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| Republican |
| WV |
| Claudia Tenney | Republican | NY |
| Jodey C. Arrington | Republican | TX |
| Max L. Miller | Republican | OH |
| Randy Feenstra | Republican | IA |
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $45,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, White House Office