to this authority on a quarterly basis through the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 at the level provided for such activities for the corresponding quarter of fiscal year 2017. 4. Strengthening welfare research and evaluation and development of a What Works Clearinghouse (a) In general Section 413 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 613 ) is amended to read as follows: 413. Evaluation of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and related programs (a) Evaluation of the impacts of TANF The Secretary shall conduct research on the effect of State programs funded under this part and any other State program funded with qualified State expenditures (as defined in section 409(a)(7)(B)(i)) on employment, self-sufficiency, child well-being, unmarried births, marriage, poverty, economic mobility, and other factors as determined by the Secretary. (b) Evaluation of grants To improve child well-Being by promoting healthy marriage and responsible fatherhood The Secretary shall conduct research to determine the effects of the grants made under section 403(a)(2) on child well-being, marriage, family stability, economic mobility, poverty, and other factors as determined by the Secretary. (c) Dissemination of information The Secretary shall, in consultation with States receiving funds provided under this part, develop methods of disseminating information on any research, evaluation, or study conducted under this section, including facilitating the sharing of information and best practices among States and localities. (d) State-Initiated evaluations A State shall be eligible to receive funding to evaluate the State program funded under this part or any other State program funded with qualified State expenditures (as defined in section 409(a)(7)(B)(i)) if— (1) the State submits to the Secretary a description of the proposed evaluation