Strengthening Welfare Reform
Building on the 1996 Reforms to Help Even More Americans Achieve
Independence; Improving Access to Child Care
The
effects of the historic welfare reform law passed in 1996 by the new
Republican majority in Congress have been nothing short of dramatic:
millions of Americans have moved from welfare to work; caseloads are down
more than 50 percent; incomes are up; and child poverty has fallen
further than at any time since the 1960s.
One
of the most successful social policies ever enacted, the 1996 welfare
reforms have transformed the lives of millions of families and helped
them achieve self-sufficiency. In the 109th Congress, House
Republicans are committed to pushing legislation to build on these
successes and helping even more Americans break the cycle of dependency
and find a good-paying job.
Issue
Brief: Strengthening
Welfare Reform
