Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
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Overview
This bill aims to ensure that special districts receive equal consideration when applying for federal financial assistance. It directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance to federal agencies, clarifying how they should recognize special districts as local governments for grant eligibility. Agencies are then required to implement this guidance and report on their compliance. The goal is to remove barriers that may prevent special districts from accessing federal funds.
Key provisions
- OMB must issue guidance on recognizing special districts as local governments for federal financial assistance.
- Agencies must implement the OMB guidance within one year of its release.
- Agencies must conform their policies and procedures to align with the OMB guidance.
- OMB will report on agency compliance with the guidance two years after its enactment.
Who is affected
- Federal Agencies
- Special Districts
- State Governments
- Local Governments
- Grant Applicants
Notable changes
- Currently, some federal agencies may not consistently recognize special districts as eligible recipients of federal financial assistance.
- This bill establishes a formal process for agencies to acknowledge special districts' eligibility.
- The reporting requirement will provide oversight and accountability for agency compliance.
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