Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre is set to testify at a congressional hearing regarding welfare reform, specifically addressing the misuse of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds. This hearing is part of an ongoing investigation into a Mississippi welfare case where millions in TANF funds were diverted from their intended purpose, affecting poor families. Favre, who has been implicated in this case, denies any wrongdoing and has not faced criminal charges.

• Brett Favre's involvement in the misuse of TANF funds is under scrutiny.
• The congressional hearing aims to address the broader issues of welfare fund misappropriation.