Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§6731 Economization by State and local governments; statement of assurances, etc., required
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 80— - PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - ANTIRECESSION PROVISIONS › § 6731
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States and local governments receiving payments must give the Secretary a written assurance they cut costs and need the funds to keep essential services without weakening federal tax‑cut efforts.
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Title 42, §6731
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Each State or unit of local government which receives payments under this subchapter shall provide assurances in writing to the Secretary, at such time and in such manner and form as the Secretary may prescribe by rule, that it has made substantial economies in its operations and that payments under this subchapter are necessary to maintain essential services without weakening Federal Government efforts to stimulate the economy through reductions in Federal tax obligations.
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42 U.S.C. § 6731
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73