Search Results for keywords:"federal funding eligibility"

Search Results: keywords:"federal funding eligibility"

S. 3919 — To render State or local governments with certain bail and pretrial detention policies ineligible to receive funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:333
S. 3919 aims to prevent State or local governments with certain bail and pretrial detention policies from receiving funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. Specifically, it targets governments that ban cash bail for all offenders or that do...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that places that don't need everyone to pay money to get out of jail before a trial, or don't keep all people who might have hurt someone in jail, can't get some special government money. This is to make sure places are not too nice to people who might be bad.
H. R. 7336 — To amend title 1, United States Code, to provide that, for the purpose of determining eligibility for Federal funds, the District of Columbia shall be treated as a State and any political subdivision of a State or unit of local government, and for other purposes.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:382
The bill H. R. 7336 proposes to amend title 1 of the United States Code so that the District of Columbia is treated as a state when determining eligibility or use of federal funding. This means that, for purposes of receiving federal funds, DC would have the same status as...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to treat Washington, D.C., like a state when it comes to getting money from the U.S. government, which means it would be able to get some money the same way states do.
H. R. 7683 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to adopt and adhere to principles of free speech, and for other purposes.
April 26, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:6,513
H. R. 7683, titled the "Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act," aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that colleges and universities support free speech principles. The bill calls for institutions to adopt policies in line with the Chicago Principles, eliminate...
Simple Explanation
The "Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act" is a plan that wants colleges to make sure that everyone can talk and share their ideas freely, just like how everyone can play at recess. If someone feels their talking rights are not being respected, they can ask a grown-up helper, like a judge, to make it better.

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