WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Welfare Transparency Amendment sponsored by Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH). The amendment, which was offered to the Accelerating Individuals Into the Workplace Act (H.R. 2842), will direct states to collect and report data on the use of welfare benefits by individuals.
“Despite spending trillions of dollars in the war on poverty, poverty rates are stagnant. One reason is because we are not tracking what works and what doesn't,” said Davidson. “This amendment will give us important data so that we can help break the cycle of poverty and get welfare recipients financially independent from government.”
The amendment was adopted by a vote of 264-147, and the underlying bill passed by a vote of 377-34. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Rep. Davidson appeared on the floor of the House to urge his colleagues to pass the Welfare Transparency Amendment. Click the image to watch his floor speech.
