The main purpose of the Pathways to a Thriving Household Act, also known as the PATH Act, is to encourage recipients of federal public housing assistance to participate in the workforce. The goal is to help individuals and families become more self-sufficient and improve their economic stability. Key provisions of the PATH Act include the establishment of minimum work requirements for individuals and families receiving public housing assistance. Public housing agencies can set a maximum work requirement of 40 hours per week, although there are exemptions for certain groups.