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117th Congress · House

Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act of 2022

Subjects: Community life and organization · Department of Health and Human Services · Economic development · Executive agency funding and structure · Indian social and development programs · Performance measurement · Poverty and welfare assistance · Public-private cooperation

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Reauthorizes the Community Services Block Grant program through FY2032 and otherwise modifies the program.
  • House passed it on May 13, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes the Community Services Block Grant program through FY2032 and otherwise modifies the program. The program supports various antipoverty activities, primarily through formula-based allotments to states, Indian tribes, and territories. In particular, the bill makes changes to the program's administration and leadership; performance measurement; and allotments to states and territories. The bill also expands eligibility for services and activities funded by the program to 200% of the federal poverty line (FPL). Under current law, eligibility is generally set at the FPL.

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