S 2286 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2023

The Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2023 requires federal agencies to simplify grant application and reporting processes, with a focus on helping communities and organizations that historically haven't received federal grants. It establishes a Grants Council to coordinate across agencies and mandates each agency to develop public plans for streamlining grant programs, including using plain language and providing training resources. Agencies must consult with non-Federal entities during plan development, publish plans for public comment, and submit annual reports on progress to Congress. The bill also requires a study of Grants.gov's accessibility and an evaluation of the law's effectiveness after five years. These changes aim to improve service delivery while reducing administrative burdens for both agencies and grant recipients.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jul 2023
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Introduced Jul 12, 2023 Last action Dec 11, 2023
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Dec 11, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-126.
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Jul 26, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
upper
Jul 12, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
upper
Jul 12, 2023
Introduced
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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