2015 Congressional Hearing on Welfare Reform Proposals
January 1, 2016
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The Frame
The hearing served as a formal legislative step in evaluating the of the program, which provides federal funding and guidelines for state-run welfare and employment assistance programs.
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TANF recipients
Recipients are subject to the eligibility requirements and service levels determined by federal reauthorization and subsequent state implementation.
State governments
States receive federal TANF grants and must adhere to federal guidelines in administering their local welfare and employment programs.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 15, 2015, by the Subcommittee on Human Resources of the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- The primary purpose of the hearing was to discuss welfare reform proposals related to the reauthorization of the TANF program.
- Oral testimony was restricted to invited witnesses only, while other organizations were permitted to submit written statements for the record.
- Witnesses included representatives from Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota, Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, the Utah Governor's Office of Management and Budget, The Salvation Army, and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
- Over 20 organizations submitted written statements for the official hearing record, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and various state agencies and advocacy groups.
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Why It Matters
The hearing served as a formal legislative step in evaluating the of the program, which provides federal funding and guidelines for state-run welfare and employment assistance programs.
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Broad Stakeholder Engagement
The hearing record includes a wide array of submissions from both private non-profits and government agencies, indicating a multi-sector approach to welfare policy evaluation.
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