HR-9148 : Still Just a Bill

Simplifying Grants Act of 2022

This bill sets forth procedures for simplifying the grant process for nonurbanized areas, for both existing and new grant programs.

Each agency must make publicly available a checklist for covered local governments with respect to each grant program of the agency for which such governments are otherwise eligible that includes each requirement for every step of the grant process.

The Office of Management and Budget must report to Congress (1) within 270 days of this bill's enactment, evaluating the extent to which agencies have simplified the requirements and made the checklist available; and (2) each April 1st, evaluating the amount of technical assistance provided and the amount of funds awarded.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-10-07IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.House floor actions
2022-10-07IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Franklin, C. Scott [R-FL-15]
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Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
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  • Congressional oversight
  • Government information and archives
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • State and local finance

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