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September 1, 2026

Welfare Reform and Its Discontents

Chairman LaHood, Ranking Member Davis, and members of the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, thank…

September 1, 2026

Welfare Reform at 30: Major Effects and Lessons for Additional Reform 

Chairman LaHood, Ranking Member Davis, and members of the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, thank you for holding this hearing on…

June 3, 2026

Stranded by the Safety Net: Addressing Benefit Cliffs to Assist Families and Businesses

Chairman Ernst, Ranking Member Markey, and members of the Small Business Committee. Thank you for…

April 8, 2025

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Supporting Employment

Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Craig, and members of the Agriculture Committee. Thank you for the…

December 12, 2024

Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing on Empowering People with Disabilities to Live, Work, Learn, and Thrive

Introduction: Chairman Casey, Ranking Member Braun and members of the committee, thank you for theopportunity…

June 18, 2024

Answering Key Questions About Unemployment Insurance Reforms

Chairman LaHood, Ranking Member Davis, and members of the Work and Welfare Subcommittee, thank you…

February 28, 2024

Reform the Safety Net to Counter the Economic Challenges Facing Women Considering Abortion

Chairman Whitehouse, Ranking Member Grassley, and committee members, thank you for the opportunity to testify….

October 24, 2023

Testimony: The Consequences of Redrawing the Poverty Line

Chairman Smith, Chairman LaHood, Ranking Member Davis, and distinguished members of theSubcommittee on Work and…

October 24, 2023

Testimony: Hearing on Measuring Poverty

Chairman Smith, Subcommittee Chairman LaHood, Ranking Member Davis, and distinguished members of the Committee, thank…

September 29, 2023

Solutions to Reduce Government Improper Payments Involving Unemployment Benefits

OverviewThe coronavirus pandemic tested the nation’s unemployment benefits system more than any prior recession. Not…