This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
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This bill has strong support from both parties and helps local communities access existing funds without creating new government spending.
Key Points
This bill requires the federal government to treat special districts like fire departments, water districts, and transit authorities as local governments. This change would make it easier for these groups to apply for and receive federal grants and loans.
Currently, some federal agencies do not recognize these specific districts as official local governments. This can prevent them from getting the money they need for local projects like infrastructure repairs or emergency services.
The Office of Management and Budget would have six months to create new rules for all federal agencies. Agencies would then have one year to update their policies to make sure special districts are eligible for financial help.
Special districts are local groups that handle specific jobs like managing parks, libraries, or irrigation. They have their own budgets and boundaries but are separate from city or county governments.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
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Jun 10, 2025Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jun 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
