1、1 For a discussion of DRA provisions affecting TANF, see CRS Report RS22369, TANF, ChildCare, and Responsible Fatherhood Provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (S. 1932), by(continued.)Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebO
2、rder Code RS22385Updated March 3, 2006Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant: FY2007 Budget Proposalsname redactedSpecialist in Social LegislationDomestic Social Policy DivisionSummaryThe Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA, P.L. 109-171) extended funding for theTemporary Assistan
3、ce for Needy Families (TANF) block grant through Fiscal Year (FY)2010. It also made some changes in TANF work requirements and enacted new fundingfor healthy marriage promotion and responsible fatherhood initiatives. Though DRA“reauthorized” TANF and ended a four-year debate on proposed policy chang
4、es to theblock grant, President Bushs FY2007 budget revives certain proposals from its earlierTANF reauthorization proposals. The FY2007 budget proposal would add additionalfunding for the healthy marriage promotion initiative, revise some of the rules for theTANF contingency fund (extra funding in