Bill > HR6862

This bill, the Social Services Pandemic Disaster Relief Act, appropriates funding for states, tribes, and localities to administer emergency services and provide short-term, non-cash, in-kind relief to certain disadvantaged children, families, and households to address the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) emergency. The key provisions include: - Increasing funding for the Social Services Block Grant program by $9.6 billion, to be distributed to states within 45 days for immediate use. States must use the funds to support the provision of emergency services to disadvantaged individuals and communities, pass through at least 50% of the funds to local governments and community-based organizations, and adhere to certain rules and prohibitions on the use of the funds. - Providing $400 million in grants to federally recognized Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations, to be used for similar purposes of administering emergency services and providing short-term, non-cash, in-kind relief to disadvantaged households. The bill aims to address the needs of communities and individuals facing material hardship, school meal disruptions, employment barriers, and other challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6862/all-info