PRWORA
PRWORA stands for Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, a United States federal law enacted to overhaul the nation’s welfare program. Signed by President Bill Clinton on August 22, 1996, the act restructured federal assistance by shifting from entitlement-based aid to state-administered programs and emphasizing work and self-sufficiency.
The centerpiece was the replacement of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) with Temporary Assistance
PRWORA also tightened noncitizen eligibility for most federal welfare benefits, allowing some categories to receive limited
Impact and reception: The act marked a fundamental shift in U.S. welfare policy, reducing federal entitlement