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Increased Flexibility for COVID-19 Funds: Infrastructure and Disaster Relief

This act allows states, local governments, and tribal entities to use unspent COVID-19 relief funds for infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, and public transit. It also permits the use of these funds for natural disaster relief, potentially speeding up recovery efforts. These changes provide local authorities with greater flexibility in spending money to meet community needs.
Key points
COVID-19 relief funds can now be used for building and repairing roads, bridges, public transportation systems, and other infrastructure projects.
A portion of these funds can be allocated for immediate natural disaster relief, including temporary housing, food assistance, and financial aid.
Local and tribal governments have more time to utilize their pandemic relief funds.
A cap is introduced: a maximum of $10 million or 30% of received funds can be used for new infrastructure projects.
Unused funds declined by states or other entities will be rescinded and used for deficit reduction.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5323
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2022-12-20
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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_S_5323.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • COVID-19 relief funds can now be used for building and repairing roads, bridges, public transportation systems, and other infrastructure projects.
  • A portion of these funds can be allocated for immediate natural disaster relief, including temporary housing, food assistance, and financial aid.
  • Local and tribal governments have more time to utilize their pandemic relief funds.
  • A cap is introduced: a maximum of $10 million or 30% of received funds can be used for new infrastructure projects.
  • Unused funds declined by states or other entities will be rescinded and used for deficit reduction.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 Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7814-7816; text: CR S7814-7816)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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