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US HR6358
US HR6358To authorize supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for community development block grants, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
03/23/2020
03/23/2020
In Committee
03/23/2020
03/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To authorize supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for community development block grants, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes additional grants under the Community Development Block Grant program for states and local governments to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public-health emergency.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes supplemental appropriations of $12 billion for the Community Development Block Grant program to help states and local governments prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to allocate the funds based on factors like risk of coronavirus transmission, number of cases, and economic/housing disruptions. The funds can be used for eligible activities under the CDBG program related to the COVID-19 response, including reimbursement of pre-enactment costs. The bill also waives certain statutory and regulatory requirements to provide grantees with more flexibility, and modifies requirements for grantees' plans and public hearings to accommodate social distancing guidelines.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (on 03/23/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6358/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6358/BILLS-116hr6358ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6358/BILLS-116hr6358ih.pdf.pdf |
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