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Human Services Federal Issues

Highlights of the Final TANF Rule: Since June 29, 2006, state TANF programs have been subject to an interim final rule. In late January, 2008, HHS issued a revised final rule, which is HHS's final word. (2/26/2008)
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NCSL Urges Support of Additional LIHEAP Funds: NCSL is urging all U.S. Senators to support an amendment being offered by Senator Bernie Sanders (Vermont) for an additional $800 million to LIHEAP funding for FY 2008. (1/25/2008)
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House Moves Head Start Reauthorization: On May 2, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1429, reauthorizing the Head Start program and providing it with $7.4 billion in funding for FY 2008. (6/14/2007)
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NCSL Supports Nutrition Title Food Assistance: NCSL urges the U.S. House Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry to protect the food assistance safety net found in the 2007 Farm Bill (6/13/2007)
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NCSL Submits Testimony: NCSL is concerned about aspects of the DRA that represented a shift away from real state-federal partnerships... (3/22/2007)
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