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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 25, 1999
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.
People & committees
Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] · R–OH
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 106-107.
Became Public Law No: 106-107.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate agreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14014; text: CR S14013-14014)
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14014; text: CR S14013-14014)
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11236-11237)
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)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 468.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11236-11240)
Mr. Horn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Held at the desk.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8695-8697; text: CR S8695-8696)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8695-8697; text: CR S8695-8696)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 199.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Thompson with amendments. With written report No. 106-103.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Thompson with amendments. With written report No. 106-103.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2009-2010)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2009)
Introduced in Senate
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