Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB2766

Introduced
4/9/25  

Caption

Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act

Impact

The implications of HB2766 extend to how federal financial assistance is allocated to local political subdivisions, specifically special districts that are characterized by budgetary autonomy. By formalizing the status of these entities as local governments, the bill could potentially increase their leverage to secure funding for essential projects and services. This change is positioned to enhance local governance and improve the delivery of services to the communities served by these districts.

Summary

House Bill 2766, titled the 'Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act', aims to ensure that special districts are recognized as local governments for the purpose of receiving federal financial assistance. The bill mandates the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance within 180 days post-enactment that clarifies the recognition process. This guidance is intended to facilitate special districts' eligibility for federal grants and aid, thereby enhancing their operational capabilities and resource access.

Contention

While supporters stress the bill’s potential to streamline access to federal funds for special districts, opponents may raise concerns regarding the fiscal implications for federal programs and how this recognition might change the dynamics of government funding. The requirement for agencies to adapt their policies based on the OMB's guidance could also face scrutiny regarding implementation timelines and bureaucratic hurdles. The necessity for a report assessing agency conformity to the issued guidelines, due two years after the bill's enactment, indicates a need for ongoing oversight regarding federal compliance and resource allocation.

Congress_id

119-HR-2766

Introduced_date

2025-04-09

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB7525

Special District Grant Accessibility Act

US SB4673

Special District Grant Accessibility Act

US HB2697

Fairness to Freedom Act of 2023

US HB1796

Disaster Survivors Fairness Act of 2023

US HB827

Home Internet Accessibility Act

US SB1187

Fairness to Freedom Act of 2023

US HB6159

Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023

US HB7901

Housing Vouchers Fairness Act

US HB2766

Uyghur Policy Act of 2023

US HB5813

Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2023

Similar Bills

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