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Using Evidence to Move Welfare Recipients into Work Act

This bill amends title IV (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of the Social Security Act to direct the Department of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Labor, to develop a database of projects that have used a proven or promising approach in moving TANF recipients into work. The database shall be called the "What Works Clearinghouse of Proven and Promising Projects to Move Welfare Recipients into Work."

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-04-27IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2017-04-27IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Todd Young [R] (IN)
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Policy Area :

Social Welfare
Related Subjects
  • Employment and training programs
  • Government information and archives
  • Performance measurement
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
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