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Report on Grant Consolidation Authority for Puerto Rico Act

12/20/2023, 3:45 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3390

Bill 118 HR 3390, also known as the Report on Grant Consolidation Authority for Puerto Rico Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to authorize the consolidation of certain federal grant programs for Puerto Rico.

The bill aims to streamline the process of applying for and receiving federal grants by consolidating multiple grant programs into one. This consolidation would make it easier for Puerto Rico to access and utilize federal funding for various projects and initiatives.

Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on the effectiveness of the grant consolidation authority for Puerto Rico. This study would evaluate the impact of the consolidation on the efficiency and effectiveness of federal grant programs in Puerto Rico. Overall, the Report on Grant Consolidation Authority for Puerto Rico Act seeks to improve the grant application process for Puerto Rico and ensure that federal funding is being used efficiently and effectively in the territory.

Congressional Summary of HR 3390

Report on Grant Consolidation Authority for Puerto Rico Act

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress regarding the consolidation of certain grant programs currently available to insular areas and the suitability of such consolidation for Puerto Rico.

Further, any official of Puerto Rico from whom the GAO seeks information for purposes of that report must promptly and comprehensively respond to such request for information.

Current Status of Bill HR 3390

Bill HR 3390 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 16, 2023. Bill HR 3390 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 16, 2023.  Bill HR 3390's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of May 16, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3390

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3390

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3390

Report on Grant Consolidation Authority for Puerto Rico Act
Report on Grant Consolidation Authority for Puerto Rico Act
To require a study relating to the consolidation of certain grant programs currently available to insular areas and the suitability of such consolidation for Puerto Rico, and for other purposes.

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