To amend the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to update the eligibility requirements related to metropolitan statistical area population limits for the Community Development Block Grant Colonia Set-Aside Program.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates short title designation for the Ensuring Continued Access to Funding for Colonias Act and expands CDBG Colonia Set-Aside Program eligibility threshold - raises MSA population limit from 1,000,000 to 2,000,000. It relies on eligibility expansion and funding access. The main policy areas are Housing Policy, Housing, Energy, and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
Colonia Residents would be affected, Border State Governments would be affected, and Construction and Infrastructure Contractors could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.
Key Provisions
- Creates short title designation for the Ensuring Continued Access to Funding for Colonias Act.
- Expands CDBG Colonia Set-Aside Program eligibility threshold - raises MSA population limit from 1,000,000 to 2,000,000.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates short title designation for the Ensuring Continued Access to Funding for Colonias Act and expands CDBG Colonia Set-Aside Program eligibility threshold - raises MSA population limit from 1,000,000 to 2,000,000.
Key Policy Areas
Housing Policy, Housing, Energy, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill creates short title designation for the Ensuring Continued Access to Funding for Colonias Act and expands CDBG Colonia Set-Aside Program eligibility threshold - raises MSA population limit from 1,000,000 to 2,000,000.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Colonia Residents
- Border State Governments
- Construction and Infrastructure Contractors
- Water and Sewer Utility Companies
- Real Estate Development
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Tony Gonzales of Texas (for himself, Ms. De La …
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