119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jun 3, 2026
H.R. 8872Passed HouseSocial Welfare
Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act
Sponsor: Rep. Carey, Mike (R-OH)8 cosponsorsIntroduced May 19, 2026
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Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]
R-OH-15
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Activity timeline
Jun 3
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Jun 3
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8872 is postponed.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8872.
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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.
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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)
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Rule H. Res. 1333 passed House.
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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.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 584.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-670.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-670.
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All 15 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jun 3
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8872 is postponed.
Jun 3
HOUSEThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 3
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8872.
Jun 3
HOUSERule 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.
Jun 3
HOUSEConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1333. (consideration: CR H3805-3810; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3805-3806)
Jun 3
HOUSERule H. Res. 1333 passed House.
Jun 3
HOUSERules 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.
May 29
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 584.
May 29
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-670.
May 29
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-670.
May 21
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.
May 21
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 19
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 19
Introduced in House
May 19
Introduced in House
All 8 cosponsors
0 Democrats · 8 Republicans
Republicans (8)
Arrington, Jodey C.TX-19
Bean, AaronFL-04
Miller, Max L.OH-07
Smith, AdrianNE-03
Tenney, ClaudiaNY-24
Moore, Blake D.UT-01
Miller, Carol D.WV-01
Feenstra, RandyIA-04
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