The study happens only if there are enough agencies and no harm to families
What the document says“(1) there are a sufficient number of public housing agencies described in subsection (a)(4) such that the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development can rigorously evaluate the impact of the implementation of work requirements described in that subsection; and (2) the study would not negatively impact low-income families receiving assistance”
The section provides that the study is required only if the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development determines both that there are enough covered agencies to evaluate the effect of work requirements rigorously and that the study would not negatively affect low-income families getting assistance through those agencies.
What the document actually says“(1) there are a sufficient number of public housing agencies described in subsection (a)(4) such that the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development can rigorously evaluate the impact of the implementation of work requirements described in that subsection; and (2) the study would not negatively impact low-income families receiving assistance”
Two things must be true first. There must be enough agencies to study the question well. The study must not harm the families getting help.
A study of too few agencies would prove little. And a study should not cost tenants anything. If either test fails, the study is not required.
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