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Federal Policymakers

Improving outcomes for all Americans 

Results for America works with federal leaders to accelerate their use of evidence and data when making budget, policy, and management decisions.

  • We help Federal agencies benchmark their progress and implement the Evidence Act to improve outcomes.
  • We encourage Federal policymakers to define and prioritize evidence of effectiveness in grants, and shift dollars to what works.
  • We mobilize leaders from Congress, the White House and Federal agencies to increase the impact of their investments.
By the Numbers
$22B
Government Funds Shifted
50+
Policies and Executive Actions
650+
Bipartisan Champions
2022 Federal Standard

A national benchmark – A "North Star"– for how federal agencies invest in what works

Meet the Leading Agencies

Our Programs

Evidence Act Resources Hub

This Evidence Act Resource Hub is designed to help federal agency leaders and the evidence community make the promise of this law a reality.
ARP Dashboard

Tracking how state, local and tribal governments are investing American Rescue Plan funds.
Local Infrastructure Hub

Empowering city leaders to access federal infrastructure dollars and drive local progress.

Moneyball for Government All-Stars

Recognizing bipartisan leaders committed to investing in what works.
2022 What Works Guide to Federal Legislation

Supporting policymakers from across the political spectrum to focus more on evidence and data to get better results.
2020 Presidential Transition Resources

Providing Presidential Transition Teams with key resources for advancing evidence-based policymaking.

Featured Resources

Federal
February 1, 2019
9 Ways to Make Federal Legislation Evidence-Based: 2019 What Works Guide for Congress
Federal
January 17, 2018
Moneyball for Higher Education: How Federal Leaders Can Use Data and Evidence to Improve Student Outcomes
Federal
October 2, 2017
Funding What Works: Incorporating Pay for Success Language in Federal Legislation
Results for America
November 17, 2022
Federal Agencies Recognized for Progress in Building Evidence and Data to Improve Results
Results for America
December 2, 2021
New ARP Dashboard Highlights How Cities and Counties Are Investing Federal Recovery Funds

“We have to have one set of facts – and that’s what data and evidence and science bring us… We need to bring that to the construct of government.”

Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget

Entrusted by and in partnership with 650+ bipartisan leaders nationwide

Be a part of a coalition of evidence-driven leaders helping to transform government systems to ensure opportunities for all.

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