Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act

HR 2774, the Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act, creates federal grants for states to run demonstration projects providing wage subsidies to help Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients and low-income adults (unemployed or earning under 200% of the federal poverty line) enter and keep jobs. States must design subsidy programs covering up to 50% of wages for up to 12 months per participant, while ensuring no job displacement and coordinating with other workforce programs. The bill requires states to report monthly on participants, retention rates in unsubsidized jobs after 2-4 quarters, and median earnings, and mandates a rigorous federal evaluation using randomized trials or strong research methods. Funds are reserved at $100 million for fiscal year 2023, with implementation starting October 1, 2023.