Sponsors
This is not an official government website.
Copyright © 2026 PLEJ LC. All rights reserved.
Requires the Secretary (under the Social Security Act's Section 2008 grant program) to award at least two grants per State each grant cycle when sufficient qualifying applications exist, and to report each Congress to the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee on the number of applications and awards and any instances where fewer than two eligible entities existed in a State. Also redesignates existing subsections and sets the amendments to take effect on October 1, 2025.
The bill promotes more consistent, geographically equitable grant distribution and better oversight through reporting, but does so at the cost of excluding U.S. territories, adding federal administrative burden, and risking lower-priority awards when qualified applicants are scarce.
State governments (and the communities they serve) will more consistently receive at least two grants per grant cycle when there are enough qualified applicants, increasing program access and geographic equity.
Federal oversight bodies and state/local officials will get better data and visibility into applications and awards, enabling improved transparency and identification of states that need technical assistance or capacity-building.
Residents and providers in U.S. territories will be excluded from these grant benefits, reducing access to program funding for territory populations.
State and local governments may see lower-priority or smaller projects funded (or require reallocation) to meet a two-award-per-state target when qualified applications are limited, which could dilute program quality or local priorities.
HHS and federal staff will face additional reporting requirements, increasing administrative burden and potentially diverting staff time from program delivery or oversight.
Introduced September 16, 2025 by John B. Larson · Last progress September 16, 2025