The Committee on Public Policy was established in 1998, on the recommendation of the Task Force on Public Policy. The Task Force was established in 1997 to review AAA's public policy efforts and chart future directions.

The Committee has both internal and external missions. It is staffed by the AAA Department of Government Affairs.

The Committee's internal mission is to develop public policy expertise and enhance public policy debate among anthropologists within the AAA. The Committee will do this through events such as public policy forums, sessions and workshops at the annual meeting as well as network building.

The Committee's external mission is to enhance the effectiveness of AAA and anthropologists in working with policy makers and other organizations, in order to strengthen the public profile of the AAA and anthropology. The Committee is also dedicated to educating policy makers on issues where anthropological expertise can be brought to bear.

• Who the Committee Members are and how to contact them.
• Draft Plan for Public Policy Center
• Report of the Task Force on Public Policy.
• Public Policy Issues
• Welfare Reform - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • TANF Reauthorization Policy Suggestions - Executive Summary by Jo Anne Schneider
  • TANF Reauthorization Policy Suggestions - Background by Jo Anne Schneider
  • Letter from Louise Lamphere
  • AAA Executive Board Actions
    
    
  • Important Note: The following document has not been reviewed or endorsed by the AAA Public Policy Committee or the AAA Executive Board, and is provided purely for information purposes - TANF Reauthorization Summary and Policy Suggestions (PDF) by Jo Anne Schneider - Includes Legislative Activity through 5/1/02