Evidence-Based Grantmaking Act

# Evidence-Based Grantmaking Act (HR 7025) - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would require federal agencies that distribute grant money to base their funding decisions on evidence of what actually works. Rather than funding programs based on tradition, politics, or assumptions, agencies would need to prioritize grants that have proven effectiveness through research and evaluation. The bill aims to ensure taxpayer dollars go toward programs with demonstrated results. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would impact federal agencies that award grants (such as those focused on education, health, social services, and research), nonprofit organizations and institutions that receive federal grants, and ultimately the programs and communities these grants support.

Agencies would need to develop new evaluation systems and prioritization methods. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Representative Rudy Yakym (R-IN) in the 119th Congress. No further action has been taken at this time.