To amend title 1, United States Code, to provide that, for the purpose of determining eligibility for Federal funds, the District of Columbia shall be treated as a State and any political subdivision of a State or unit of local government, and for other purposes.
This bill would change federal law to treat Washington, D.C., the same as states and local governments when determining eligibility for federal funding programs. Currently, D.C. is often excluded from federal funds available to states and municipalities because it has a unique legal status as a federal district rather than a state. The legislation would ensure D.C. gains access to federal grants and programs in areas like transportation, education, housing, and other services that states and cities routinely receive. The change would apply to all federal funding decisions unless a specific law explicitly provides otherwise. The amendments would take effect on October 1, 2025, giving the federal government time to adjust its funding processes and eligibility requirements.
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