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Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999

Became Public Law No: 106-107.

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Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999 Became Public Law No: 106-107. Economics and Public Finance

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Summary

35 Passed Senate amended Feb 3, 2000

Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999 - Directs each Federal agency to develop and implement a plan that, among other things, streamlines and simplifies the application, administrative, and reporting procedures for Federal financial assistance programs administered by the agency. Requires each agency to publish the plan in the Federal Register, receive public comment, and hold public forums on the plan. Requires the designated lead agency official to consult with the representatives of non-Federal entities during plan development and implementation. Requires each Federal agency to submit the plan developed to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congress and report annually thereafter on plan implementation and agency performance in meeting goals and objectives. Requires the Director to direct, coordinate, and assist Federal agencies in establishing: (1) a common application and reporting system; and (2) an interagency process for addressing ways to streamline and simplify Federal financial assistance administrative procedures and reporting requirements for non-Federal entities. Permits the Director to designate a lead agency to assist him or her and use interagency working groups to assist in carrying out such responsibilities. Exempts any Federal agency or Federal financial assistance program from the requirements of this Act if the Director determines that the agency does not have a significant number of Federal financial assistance programs. Requires the Director to maintain a list of exempted agencies available to the public through OMB's Internet site. Requires the Director to report to Congress recommendations for changes in law to improve the effectiveness, performance, and coordination of Federal financial assistance programs. Directs the General Accounting Office to evaluate the effectiveness of this Act. Requires the evaluation to be submitted to the lead agency, the Director, and Congress. Requires the evaluation to be performed with input from State, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations. Terminates this Act eight years after enactment.

01 Reported to Senate with amendment(s) Feb 3, 2000

Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999 - Directs each Federal agency to develop and implement a plan that, among other things, streamlines and simplifies the application, administrative, and reporting procedures for Federal financial assistance programs administered by the agency. Requires each agency to publish the plan in the Federal Register, receive public comment, and hold public forums on the plan. Requires the designated lead agency official to consult with the representatives of non-Federal entities during plan development and implementation. Requires each Federal agency to submit the plan developed to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congress and report annually thereafter on plan implementation and agency performance in meeting goals and objectives. Requires the Director to direct, coordinate, and assist Federal agencies in establishing: (1) a common application and reporting system; and (2) an interagency process for addressing ways to streamline and simplify Federal financial assistance administrative procedures and reporting requirements for non-Federal entities. Permits the Director to designate a lead agency to assist him or her and use interagency working groups to assist in carrying out such responsibilities. Exempts any Federal agency or Federal financial assistance program from the requirements of this Act if the Director determines that the agency does not have a significant number of Federal financial assistance programs. Requires the Director to maintain a list of exempted agencies available to the public through OMB's Internet site. Requires the Director to report to Congress recommendations for changes in law to improve the effectiveness, performance, and coordination of Federal financial assistance programs. Directs the General Accounting Office to evaluate the effectiveness of this Act. Requires the evaluation to be submitted to the lead agency, the Director, and Congress. Requires the evaluation to be performed with input from State, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations. Terminates this Act eight years after enactment.

00 Introduced in Senate Feb 3, 2000

Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999 - Directs each Federal agency to develop and implement a plan that, among other things, streamlines and simplifies the application, administrative, and reporting procedures for Federal financial assistance programs administered by the agency. Requires each agency to publish the plan in the Federal Register, receive public comment, and hold public forums on the plan. Requires the designated lead agency official to consult with the representatives of non-Federal entities during plan development and implementation. Requires each Federal agency to submit the plan developed to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congress and report annually thereafter on plan implementation and agency performance in meeting goals and objectives. Requires the Director to direct, coordinate, and assist Federal agencies in establishing: (1) a common application and reporting system; and (2) an interagency process for addressing ways to streamline and simplify Federal financial assistance administrative procedures and reporting requirements for non-Federal entities. Permits the Director to designate a lead agency to assist him or her and use interagency working groups to assist in carrying out such responsibilities. Exempts any Federal agency or Federal financial assistance program from the requirements of this Act if the Director determines that the agency does not have a significant number of Federal financial assistance programs. Requires the Director to maintain a list of exempted agencies available to the public through OMB's Internet site. Requires the Director or lead agency to contract with the National Academy of Public Administration to evaluate the effectiveness of this Act. Requires the evaluation to be submitted to the lead agency, the Director, and Congress. Requires the evaluation to be performed with input from State, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations. Terminates this Act five years after enactment.

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Nov 20, 1999

Signed by President.

Nov 20, 1999

Signed by President.

Nov 20, 1999

Became Public Law No: 106-107.

Nov 20, 1999

Became Public Law No: 106-107.

Nov 9, 1999

Presented to President.

Nov 9, 1999

Presented to President.

Nov 5, 1999

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Nov 4, 1999

Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14014; text: CR S14013-14014)

Nov 4, 1999

Senate agreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14014; text: CR S14013-14014)

Nov 3, 1999

Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

Nov 2, 1999

Mr. Horn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Nov 2, 1999

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11236-11240)

Nov 2, 1999

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 468.

Nov 2, 1999

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11236-11237)

Nov 2, 1999

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11236-11237)

Nov 2, 1999

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 16, 1999

Received in the House.

Jul 16, 1999

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Jul 16, 1999

Held at the desk.

Jul 15, 1999

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8695-8697; text: CR S8695-8696)

Jul 15, 1999

Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8695-8697; text: CR S8695-8696)

Jul 1, 1999

Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Thompson with amendments. With written report No. 106-103.

Jul 1, 1999

Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Thompson with amendments. With written report No. 106-103.

Jul 1, 1999

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 199.

May 20, 1999

Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

Mar 8, 1999

Referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management.

Feb 25, 1999

Introduced in Senate

Feb 25, 1999

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2009)

Feb 25, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2009-2010)

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