Senate Bill 3608
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Coronavirus Relief Fund Flexibility for State and Local Government Act
Introduced
Amendments
Introduced in Senate on May 5, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3608
Congress
116
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Coronavirus Relief Fund Flexibility for State and Local Government Act
This bill gives states, Native American tribes, and municipalities more flexibility in the use of funds provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Specifically, the bill permits states, tribes, and municipalities to use such funds for operating expenses not related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Such funds shall remain available until expended.
May 5, 2020
Amendments (1)
May 07, 2020
Submitted in Senate
5
Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 1581
In the nature of a substitute.
Submitted
05/05/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
05/05/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:45 PM