PRWORA
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Law
| Stands for | Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
PRWORA stands for Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, a US law abbreviation.
Welfare reform law of 1996 that replaced Aid to Families with Dependent Children with TANF block grants to states, imposed work requirements and a five-year lifetime limit on federally funded cash assistance and restricted benefits for many immigrants.
Example: Caseworkers enforce the five-year time limit that PRWORA placed on cash aid.
Usage notes
President Bill Clinton signed it on August 22, 1996, fulfilling his pledge to "end welfare as we know it" after negotiations with the Republican Congress. Cash assistance caseloads fell sharply afterward, while researchers continue to debate its effects on deep poverty. It also strengthened child support enforcement.
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