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This bill, titled the "Evidence-Based Grantmaking Act," aims to ensure that federal grants are awarded and utilized effectively by requiring government agencies to implement "evidence-based practices." This means that agencies, including departments like Agriculture, Education, and Health and Human Services, must clearly define the intended outcomes for grants and prioritize applicants who have demonstrated the use of proven methods to achieve those outcomes. Grant recipients will also be required to use these evidence-based practices when providing services. Furthermore, agencies will conduct periodic evaluations of grant activities to assess their effectiveness and make these results public to inform future grantmaking decisions. The bill also mandates that agencies define what "evidence-based" means for their specific programs, following guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and allowing for public input, and will require annual reporting to Congress on the implementation of these new grantmaking standards.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7025/all-info