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New Relief Funds Halted Until Previous Funds Fully Used

This bill aims to ensure that state and local governments fully spend their previously allocated pandemic relief funds before receiving new money. It means that all coronavirus aid must be completely obligated before additional tranches are made available. This measure seeks to promote more efficient management of public funds and faster delivery of aid where it's needed.
Key points
State and local governments must obligate 100% of their previous CARES Act relief funds before receiving new funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
The goal is to ensure efficient and timely use of pandemic relief money.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2736
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Process start date: 2021-04-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Social Security Act to prohibit State and local governments from obligating any coronavirus relief funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 until all coronavirus relief funds made available by the CARES Act are obligated, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2736.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • State and local governments must obligate 100% of their previous CARES Act relief funds before receiving new funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
  • The goal is to ensure efficient and timely use of pandemic relief money.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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