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Introduced
05/01/2020
05/01/2020
In Committee
05/01/2020
05/01/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To provide for a matching funds waiver for formula grants and subgrants under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act. This bill waives, upon state request, specified matching and reporting requirements for family violence and prevention services grants to states, subgrants to local entities, and grants to tribal organizations. This applies to grants awarded during FY2019-FY2020 and the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protect Our Women and Waive Emergency Requirements Act (POWER Act), provides a matching funds waiver for formula grants and subgrants under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act. Specifically, the bill allows states to request a waiver of the non-federal contributions requirement and related reporting requirements for grants and subgrants awarded in fiscal years 2019 and 2020. Additionally, the bill waives the matching funds requirement for grants and subgrants awarded after the enactment of the bill during the COVID-19 public health emergency. This is intended to provide flexibility and support for organizations providing family violence prevention and services during the pandemic.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 05/01/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6685/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6685/BILLS-116hr6685ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6685/BILLS-116hr6685ih.pdf.pdf |
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