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Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999

Introduced: January 19, 1999 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 8, 1999
Referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management.
Feb 25, 1999
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Feb 24, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 24, 1999
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 409.
Feb 24, 1999
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 426 - 0 (Roll no. 26).
Feb 24, 1999
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 426 - 0 (Roll no. 26).
Feb 24, 1999
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Feb 24, 1999
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 409.
Feb 24, 1999
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Feb 24, 1999
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 75 and Rule XXIII.
Feb 24, 1999
The Speaker designated the Honorable Edward A. Pease to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Feb 24, 1999
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 409 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the chairman of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Feb 24, 1999
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 75. (consideration: CR H749-758)
Feb 24, 1999
Rule H. Res. 75 passed House.
Feb 23, 1999
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 75 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 409 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the chairman of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Feb 3, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
Jan 20, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E86)
Jan 19, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Jan 19, 1999
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 24, 1999 House · vote #26 On Passage Passed 426–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 the 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 the 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.

What's happening now March 8, 1999

Referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1