Which legislation is most closely associated with welfare reform in the United states?

The legislation most closely associated with welfare reform in the United States is the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996. This law significantly overhauled the welfare system by instituting work requirements for recipients, introducing time limits on benefits, and replacing the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The PRWORA aimed to decrease dependence on government assistance and promote self-sufficiency among welfare recipients.