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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 7025Government Operations and Politics

Evidence-Based Grantmaking Act

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This bill matters because it seeks to ensure that a significant portion of federal spending on public services is effective and accountable. By requiring agencies to prioritize and implement 'evidence-based practices,' it aims to direct taxpayer money toward programs and interventions that have a demonstrated track record of success, rather than those based on intuition or unproven methods.

If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more efficient use of federal funds, potentially improving outcomes in areas like education, public health, and social services. It could also increase transparency by making grant goals and evaluation results public. If it doesn't pass, federal agencies would continue with their current grantmaking practices, which may not uniformly prioritize proven effectiveness, potentially leading to less predictable results from federally funded programs.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Agencies must include a clearly defined purpose and intended outcomes for each grant in funding announcements.

This ensures transparency and sets clear targets for what a grant is expected to achieve, making it easier to measure success.

PROVISION 02

Agencies must prioritize awarding grants to applicants who have a history of using evidence-based practices and will continue to do so.

This aims to direct federal funds towards programs and organizations that have a proven track record of effectiveness.

PROVISION 03

Grant recipients are required to use evidence-based practices when providing services to the public.

This ensures that the funded activities directly implement methods shown to work, maximizing the impact of federal investment.

PROVISION 04

Agencies must conduct periodic, evidence-based evaluations of grants to determine if funds are effectively achieving intended outcomes and make these results public.

This provides accountability for how grant money is spent and helps agencies learn from past grants to improve future decisions.

PROVISION 05

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and individual agencies must develop guidance and definitions for what constitutes 'evidence-based' practices.

This provides a common understanding and framework for implementing the new requirements across various federal programs.

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JAN 13

Introduced in House

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 7025

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedJan 13, 2026

Last actionJan 13, 2026

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 13, 2026

House BillHR 7025Government Operations and Politics

Evidence-Based Grantmaking Act

INTRODUCED JAN 13, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 13, 2026

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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS

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Introduced

In Committee

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Passed House

Passed Senate

Conference

To President

Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Agencies must include a clearly defined purpose and intended outcomes for each grant in funding announcements.

This ensures transparency and sets clear targets for what a grant is expected to achieve, making it easier to measure success.

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Agencies must prioritize awarding grants to applicants who have a history of using evidence-based practices and will continue to do so.

This aims to direct federal funds towards programs and organizations that have a proven track record of effectiveness.

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Grant recipients are required to use evidence-based practices when providing services to the public.

This ensures that the funded activities directly implement methods shown to work, maximizing the impact of federal investment.

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Agencies must conduct periodic, evidence-based evaluations of grants to determine if funds are effectively achieving intended outcomes and make these results public.

This provides accountability for how grant money is spent and helps agencies learn from past grants to improve future decisions.

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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and individual agencies must develop guidance and definitions for what constitutes 'evidence-based' practices.

This provides a common understanding and framework for implementing the new requirements across various federal programs.

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Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act

Director of OMB to issue guidance on defining and applying 'evidence-based' to covered agencies.

Not later than 1 year after the Director issues OMB guidance

Head of each covered agency to define 'evidence-based' for their grants, establish an identification framework, and make it public (after OMB guidance).

Not later than 60 days after publication of notice in the Federal Register

Public comment period for agency's proposed 'evidence-based' definition.

Beginning on the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this section

Agencies begin implementing the established framework for prioritizing evidence-based applicants for covered grants.

Beginning on the date that is 180 days after the head of a covered agency makes the definition required by subsection (b)(2)(A) for that agency available to the public

Application of the requirement to implement evidence-based practices.

GLOSSARY

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Evidence-based practices: Methods or programs that have been rigorously tested and shown through scientific research to be effective in achieving specific outcomes.
Covered agency: Specific federal departments and agencies, such as the Departments of Agriculture, Education, and Health and Human Services, that would be subject to this bill's requirements regarding grants.
Covered grant: A federal grant issued by a 'covered agency' where the recipient uses the funds to provide a service to the public or a specific community.
Notice of funding opportunity (NOFO): A public announcement by a federal agency that describes an available grant program, how to apply, and its requirements.
Federal program evaluation standards: Guidelines and best practices for assessing how well federal programs are working, based on standards from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Evaluation officer: A specific official within a federal agency responsible for overseeing and guiding program evaluations.

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