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US HR654

US HR654
Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act


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Introduced
02/01/2021
In Committee
07/21/2021
Crossed Over
10/21/2021
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program the authority to waive the Federal fund limitation for the Drug-Free Communities Support Program, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act, aims to provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support Program with the authority to waive the federal fund limitation for the program during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Specifically, the bill allows the Administrator to provide eligible coalitions with grants or renewal grants that exceed the amount of non-federal funds they were able to raise, up to 150% of the agreed-upon amount. Additionally, the bill raises the cap on administrative expenses for the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 from 8% to 12%. These measures are intended to support drug-free community initiatives during the challenges posed by the pandemic.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 10/21/2021)

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