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Pay Down the Debt: Unaccepted Federal Grants for Deficit Reduction

This act aims to reduce the national debt. If state or local governments do not accept federal grants, these funds will be redirected to pay down the country's debt. This means unused funds will not be wasted but will instead improve the nation's overall financial situation, potentially contributing to economic stability.
Key points
Unaccepted federal grants by state or local governments will be automatically used for national debt reduction.
The goal is to decrease the budget deficit, which can lead to greater financial stability for the country.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1739
Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
Process start date: 2021-05-20