Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to ensure that special districts are treated as local governments when applying for federal financial assistance. It directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance to federal agencies on how to recognize special districts as eligible grant recipients. Agencies are then required to implement this guidance and report on their compliance. The bill clarifies the definition of a ‘special district’ for federal purposes.
Key provisions
- OMB must issue guidance recognizing special districts as local governments.
- Federal agencies must implement the OMB guidance within a year.
- Agencies must conform policies to align with the OMB guidance.
- OMB will report on agency compliance two years after the bill’s enactment.
- The bill defines ‘special district’ for federal financial assistance purposes.
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 for federal funding.
- This bill establishes a formal process for agencies to include special districts in their financial assistance programs.
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