Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§6729 Reports to Secretary by States and Local Governments; Contents
Title 42 › CHAPTER 80 — PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT › SUBCHAPTER II — ANTIRECESSION PROVISIONS › § 6729
Summary
States and local governments receiving payments under this subchapter must tell the Secretary about any tax changes or major cuts in staff or services. States must also report any drop in aid to local governments for the 12‑month period ending on the last day of the quarter before July 22, 1976, with reasons. Reports are due within six months of announcement.
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Title 42, §6729
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Each State and unit of local government which receives a payment under the provisions of this subchapter shall report to the Secretary any increase or decrease in any tax which it imposes and any substantial reduction in the number of individuals it employs or in services which such State or local government provides. Each State which receives a payment under the provisions of this subchapter shall report to the Secretary any decrease in the amount of financial assistance which the State provides to the units of local governments during the twelve-month period which ends on the last day of the calendar quarter immediately preceding July 22, 1976, together with an explanation of the reasons for such decrease. Such reports shall be made as soon as it is practical and, in any case, not more than six months after the date on which the decision to impose such tax increase or decrease, such reductions in employment or services, or such decrease in State financial assistance is made public.
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42 U.S.C. § 6729
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102