arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

More Flexibility for State, Local, and Tribal Relief Funds

This act allows states, local governments, and tribal entities to use COVID-19 relief funds for infrastructure projects like roads and public transport. This increases flexibility in public spending and can accelerate important investments. Additionally, funds can now be used for natural disaster relief.
Key points
Governments can now use COVID-19 relief funds for building and repairing roads, bridges, public transportation systems, and other infrastructure projects.
A spending limit for infrastructure projects is set at the greater of $10 million or 30% of the received payment.
Funds can also be used for emergency relief from natural disasters, including temporary housing and food assistance.
Tribal governments are given more time to use their Coronavirus Relief Fund payments, providing greater flexibility in their spending plans.
Declined or unused relief funds will be rescinded and used for deficit reduction.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5735
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-10-26
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5735.

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 2021-10-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Governments can now use COVID-19 relief funds for building and repairing roads, bridges, public transportation systems, and other infrastructure projects.
  • A spending limit for infrastructure projects is set at the greater of $10 million or 30% of the received payment.
  • Funds can also be used for emergency relief from natural disasters, including temporary housing and food assistance.
  • Tribal governments are given more time to use their Coronavirus Relief Fund payments, providing greater flexibility in their spending plans.
  • Declined or unused relief funds will be rescinded and used for deficit reduction.
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. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large].

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 2025-12-28.

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.

CATEGORIES

Public Investments Local Government Transport