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Community Services Block Grant Enhancement Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7328| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2020
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (19)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Anthony Brindisi (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Community Services Block Grant Enhancement Act of 2020 This bill modifies the distribution of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) relief funds with respect to, and temporarily expands eligibility criteria to participate in activities funded by, the Community Services Block Grant. (This grant provides formula-based allotments of federal funds to states, territories, and tribes for anti-poverty activities.) Specifically, the bill exempts funding appropriated for this grant under the CARES Act from a cap on the annual growth of a state's allotment and requires states to distribute COVID-19 relief funding to the local organizations and other eligible entities that carry out block grant activities within specified time frames. In addition, it expands eligibility for programs and activities funded by the block grant to 200% of the federal poverty line (FPL) through FY2022. Under current law, eligibility is set at the FPL, with states authorized to increase eligibility to 125% under certain conditions.
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Timeline
Jun 25, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • June 25, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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Community Services Block Grant Enhancement Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7328| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2020
Community Services Block Grant Enhancement Act of 2020 This bill modifies the distribution of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) relief funds with respect to, and temporarily expands eligibility criteria to participate in activities funded by, the Community Services Block Grant. (This grant provides formula-based allotments of federal funds to states, territories, and tribes for anti-poverty activities.) Specifically, the bill exempts funding appropriated for this grant under the CARES Act from a cap on the annual growth of a state's allotment and requires states to distribute COVID-19 relief funding to the local organizations and other eligible entities that carry out block grant activities within specified time frames. In addition, it expands eligibility for programs and activities funded by the block grant to 200% of the federal poverty line (FPL) through FY2022. Under current law, eligibility is set at the FPL, with states authorized to increase eligibility to 125% under certain conditions.
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Timeline
Jun 25, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • June 25, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (19)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Anthony Brindisi (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6800: The Heroes Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCommunity life and organizationEmergency medical services and trauma careHousing and community development fundingInfectious and parasitic diseasesPoverty and welfare assistance