EDA Short Form Application Act

Hozzl · 2026-03-23T15:48:22Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3965 EDA Short Form Application Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/23/2026, 3:48 PM

Summary of Bill S 3965

The bill "A bill to require the establishment and use of short form applications for rural communities applying for economic development grant programs, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on March 3, 2026. The main objective of this bill is to mandate the use of short form applications specifically for rural communities seeking economic development grant programs, along with potentially encompassing additional unspecified purposes as outlined in the bill text.

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Current Status of Bill S 3965

Bill S 3965 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2026. Bill S 3965 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 3, 2026. Bill S 3965's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S764) as of March 3, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3965

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Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3965

A bill to require the establishment and use of short form applications for rural communities applying for economic development grant programs, and for other purposes.