In a major milestone for the nation's special districts, on May 6, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the Special District Grant Accessibility Act (SDGAA) and Senate companion legislation was introduced July 11.
The House bill, H.R. 7525, which is sponsored by Representative Pat Fallon (R-TX) and Representative Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) with co-sponsorship by 14 Representatives from both sides of the aisle of the California Congressional Delegation, cleared the U.S. House of Representatives on an overwhelming 352-27 vote. The Senate bill, S. 4673, is sponsored by Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX).
View the May 6, 2024 House Floor action on H.R. 7525
View the March 7, 2024 House Oversight and Accountability Committee action on H.R. 7525
SDGAA embodies the National Special District Coalition’s (NSDC’s) longstanding legislative objective of codifying in federal law a first-ever, formal definition of “special district.” In addition to establishing such a definition, the Act would direct federal agencies to recognize special districts as local governments for the purpose of ensuring that districts are eligible to receive appropriate forms of federal assistance, including funding and resources through key grant programs.
CSDA is a founding member of NSDC, which is the nationally recognized voice for all special districts in Washington D.C. NSDC developed the SDGAA through an extensive, stakeholder process and has worked since its inception to grow awareness and understanding of special districts and the essential services and infrastructure they provide to millions of Americans.
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The Latest
Consideration of the Special District Grant Accessibility Act (SDGAA), H.R. 7525, in the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) has been deferred by one week to Wednesday, July 31.
The United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) was considering breaking up this particular Business Meeting into two days because of the hefty agenda - so while some bills remain on the docket for this week, some, including H.R. 7525, are being moved to the 31st.