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Local Partnership Act of 1993

Introduced: August 5, 1993 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 21, 1994
See H.R.4092.
Feb 19, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations.
Jan 26, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.
Jan 26, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E163-164)
Jan 26, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Local Partnership Act of 1993 - Establishes a revenue sharing program of payments to local governments. Sets forth the framework for the use and timing of payments and for adjustments.

Establishes for the Department of Housing and Urban Development a Local Government Fiscal Assistance Fund and authorizes appropriations to finance it.

Describes qualifying criteria for and conditions to be met by local governments seeking payments under the program. Requires payments be withheld in cases of noncompliance.

Requires the Secretary of the Treasury, in accordance with specified formulae, to determine fund allocations to each State for further allocation to local and territorial governments. Permits State variation of certain local government allocations. Sets forth special rules governing adjustments in local government allocations. Specifies the information to be used in making allocations under the program.

Requires: (1) public hearings on proposed uses of program payments in relation to the local government's budget; and (2) public disclosure of information on proposed payment uses and budgets both prior to the hearing and after adoption of the budget.

Prohibits discrimination under a local government program or activity on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or religion, if such program or activity is paid for with funds provided under this Act.

Prescribes procedures for violations and judicial review of sanctions.

Sets forth provisions for enforcement by the Attorney General of prohibitions, civil actions by persons adversely affected by prohibited practices, audits of local government finances, investigations by the Secretary of violations, and other review, reporting, and compliance requirements.

What's happening now April 21, 1994

See H.R.4092.

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