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119-hr-1173119th Congress

Equal Federal Funding for the District of Columbia Act

Sponsored By: Representative Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Introduced

Summary

Treats the District of Columbia as a State for federal funding. This bill would make D.C. eligible under the same rules used for States and for political subdivisions when determining who can receive or use federal funds. It would take effect October 1, 2026.

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  • District agencies could become eligible for programs and grants that currently limit eligibility to States, potentially widening funding options for local government.
  • Residents and local services such as schools, housing, and health programs might see increased access to federal dollars through those state-level channels.
  • Federal agencies and grant programs would apply state-level eligibility rules to D.C. unless another law provides an exception, which could change how awards are made.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

District of Columbia treated like a state for funding

If enacted, the District of Columbia would be treated like a State for federal funding rules. DC agencies and local groups could qualify for more grants and formula money. This would cover who can get funds and how funds can be used, unless another law says otherwise. If passed, this would take effect on October 1, 2026.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

DC • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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