H.R. 5111 — Prioritizing Evidence for Workforce Development Act
Congress Session: 118
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Erin Houchin [R-IN-9]
Bill Introduced: 2023-08-01
Latest Action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. [2023-08-01]
Bill Cosponsor(s):
Bill Committee(s):
Bill Evidence Provision(s):
Includes Evidence Definition
Bill Issue Area(s):
Post-secondary education and workforce development
Bill Description:
This legislation amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to formally define the term “evidence-based” and require federally-funded workforce programs to prioritize evidence-based interventions.
Evidence provisions:
- Inserts three-tier evidence definition directly into federal workforce law: Strong (experimental), Moderate (quasi-experimental) and Promising (correlational with selection bias controls);
- Requires states "describe strategies to prioritize funding of evidence-based programs."
Where can I find this in the Bill?
Sec. 2 amending WIOA § 3113
Last Updated: 2026-03-09