Special District Grant Accessibility Act

Hozzl · 2025-01-04T11:17:50Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7525 Special District Grant Accessibility Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/4/2025, 11:17 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7525

Bill 118 hr 7525, also known as the Special District Grant Accessibility Act, aims to improve access to federal grants for special districts across the United States. Special districts are local government entities that provide specific services, such as water and sanitation, fire protection, or transportation.

The bill seeks to streamline the grant application process for special districts by creating a centralized online portal where these entities can easily apply for federal funding. This portal will also provide information on available grants, eligibility requirements, and deadlines, making it easier for special districts to navigate the complex grant application process.

Additionally, the Special District Grant Accessibility Act includes provisions to increase transparency and accountability in the grant allocation process. Special districts receiving federal grants will be required to report on how the funds are being used and the impact they are having on the community. This will help ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent effectively and efficiently. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to make it easier for special districts to access federal grants and improve the transparency and accountability of the grant allocation process. By streamlining the application process and increasing oversight, the Special District Grant Accessibility Act aims to ensure that federal funds are being used to benefit the communities they serve.

Congressional Summary of HR 7525

Special District Grant Accessibility Act

This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance within 180 days that clarifies how a federal agency recognizes a special district as a unit of local government for the purpose of being eligible to receive federal financial assistance.

Under the bill, a special district is a political subdivision of a state, with specified boundaries and significant budgetary autonomy or control, that was created by or pursuant to state law to perform limited and specific governmental or proprietary functions that distinguish it as a significantly separate entity from the administrative governance structure of any other form of local government unit within a state.

The bill requires federal agencies to implement OMB's guidance within one year of the date it is issued.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7525

Bill HR 7525 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2024. Bill HR 7525 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2024. Bill HR 7525's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 689. as of December 9, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7525

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7525

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Government Operations and Politics

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesOffice of Management and Budget (OMB)Political representationState and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7525

Special District Grant Accessibility ActSpecial District Grant Accessibility ActSpecial District Grant Accessibility ActSpecial District Grant Accessibility ActTo require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance to agencies requiring special districts to be recognized as local government for the purpose of Federal financial assistance determinations.

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