# 119-hr-1173: Equal Federal Funding for the District of Columbia Act

119-hr-1173, Equal Federal Funding for the District of Columbia Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-1173
- Congress: 119
- Title: Equal Federal Funding for the District of Columbia Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-10
- Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## 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. - 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.

## Provisions PRIA read

- District of Columbia treated like a state for funding: benefit, low. 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 eff…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-8870: BUILD America 250 Act
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-1173 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1173)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-8870: BUILD America 250 Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8870)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-10421: Transforming Education for the Future Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10421)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1173 (as of 2025-12-21).