H.R. 7025 — Evidence-Based Grantmaking Act

Congress Session: 119

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Rudy Yakym [R-IN-2]


Bill Introduced: 2026-01-13

Latest Action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. [2026-01-13]

Related Bill(s):

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Bill Evidence Provision(s):

Builds Evidence Defines and Prioritizes Evidence Includes Evidence Definition

Bill Issue Area(s):

Justice and public safety

Bill Description:

This bill requires federal agencies to define “evidence-based” and prioritize evidence-based strategies and practices in the grantmaking process. It also requires that agencies conduct rigorous evaluations of federal programs and make the results public.

Where can I find this in the Bill?

Sec. 316(a)(2)(A)–(B), Sec. 316(a)(3)–(4), Sec. 316(b)–(e), and Sec. 316(f)–(g)

Last Updated: 2026-03-09