To simplify the grant process for nonurbanized areas, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates short title This Act may be cited as the Simplifying Grants Act of 2023, requires definitions In this Act: The term agency means an Executive department or independent establishment, as such terms are defined in sections 101 and 104 of title 5, United States Code, respectively, and creates grant process simplification For each grant program of an agency in existence on the date of enactment of this Act under which covered local governments are eligible to receive grants, not later than 180 days. It relies on grants, compliance mandates, reporting requirements, and definition changes. The main policy areas are Regulated Industries and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates short title This Act may be cited as the Simplifying Grants Act of 2023.
- Requires definitions In this Act: The term agency means an Executive department or independent establishment, as such terms are defined in sections 101 and 104 of title 5, United States Code, respectively.
- Creates grant process simplification For each grant program of an agency in existence on the date of enactment of this Act under which covered local governments are eligible to receive grants, not later than 180 days...
- Creates reporting Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit to Congress a report evaluating, as of the date of submission of the report— the extent to which agencies have...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates short title This Act may be cited as the Simplifying Grants Act of 2023, requires definitions In this Act: The term agency means an Executive department or independent establishment, as such terms are defined in sections 101 and 104 of title 5, United States Code, respectively, and creates grant process simplification For each grant program of an agency in existence on the date of enactment of this Act under which covered local governments are eligible to receive grants, not later than 180 days.
Key Policy Areas
Regulated Industries, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill creates short title This Act may be cited as the Simplifying Grants Act of 2023, requires definitions In this Act: The term agency means an Executive department or independent establishment, as such terms are defined in sections 101 and 104 of title 5, United States Code, respectively, and creates grant process simplification For each grant program of an agency in existence on the date of enactment of this Act under which covered local governments are eligible to receive grants, not later than 180 days.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida (for himself, Mr. Rogers …
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