Ensuring Continued Access to Funding for Colonias Act

This bill updates who can get money from the Community Development Block Grant Colonia Set-Aside Program. It raises the population limit for the surrounding metro area from 1,000,000 people to 2,000,000. This change helps more communities stay eligible for funds that support local needs in designated colonia areas.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Communities seeking funds under the Colonia Set-Aside Program.
• What changes: The metro area population cap for eligibility goes up from 1,000,000 to 2,000,000 people.
• Why it matters: More places near larger cities can qualify for this funding, helping them access support they might otherwise lose.