Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2026

Senate Bill

S. 3709

119th Congress

Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 28, 2026

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Summary

This bill aims to simplify and improve the process by which the federal government awards grants to states, local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations. The legislation would likely standardize application procedures, reduce paperwork, and make it easier for grant recipients to comply with federal requirements.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Introduced1/28/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2026

This bill aims to simplify and improve the process by which the federal government awards grants to states, local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations. The legislation would likely standardize application procedures, reduce paperwork, and make it e

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This bill aims to simplify and improve the process by which the federal government awards grants to states, local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations. The legislation would likely standardize application procedures, reduce paperwork, and make it easier for grant recipients to comply with federal requirements.

Bill Number: 3709
Introduced: 1/28/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2026
Bill Number: 3709
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced: 1/28/2026
Summary: This bill aims to simplify and improve the process by which the federal government awards grants to states, local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations. The legislation would likely standardize application procedures, reduce paperwork, and make it easier for grant recipients to comply wit

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to simplify and improve the process by which the federal government awards grants to states, local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations. The legislation would likely standardize application procedures, reduce paperwork, and make it easier for grant recipients to comply with federal requirements.

Last updated: 2/20/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill seeks to make the federal grant application and management process less complicated and more efficient.
It would likely affect how federal agencies administer billions of dollars in grant funding across various programs.
The legislation may establish common standards or procedures that apply across multiple federal agencies that award grants.
Organizations that receive federal grants could spend less time on administrative tasks and more time on their actual programs and services.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and other entities that apply for and receive federal grants. It would also impact federal agencies responsible for managing grant programs by potentially requiring them to adopt standardized processes. Grant applicants and recipients could benefit from reduced administrative burden and clearer, more consistent requirements across different federal programs.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3709, 119th Congress (2026). "Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3709

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