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31 U.S.C. § 6301 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 6301. Purposes
The purposes of this chapter are to—
(1) promote a better understanding of United States Government expenditures and help eliminate unnecessary administrative requirements on recipients of Government awards by characterizing the relationship between executive agencies and contractors, States, local governments, and other recipients in acquiring property and services and in providing United States Government assistance;
(2) prescribe criteria for executive agencies in selecting appropriate legal instruments to achieve—
(A) uniformity in their use by executive agencies;
(B) a clear definition of the relationships they reflect; and
(C) a better understanding of the responsibilities of the parties to them; and
(3) promote increased discipline in selecting and using procurement contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements, maximize competition in making procurement contracts, and encourage competition in making grants and cooperative agreements.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1003.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
6301
41:501.
Feb. 3, 1978, Pub. L. 95–224, § 2, 92 Stat. 3.
In the chapter, the words “procurement contract” are substituted for “contract” for consistency.
The text of 41:501(a) and (b)(4) is omitted as executed.
heading: Environmental Protection Agency; Agreements and Grants Affecting Real Property in the District of Columbia
text: Pub. L. 106–522, § 153, Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2474, provided that:
“(a) Nothing in the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreements Act of 1977 (31 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) may be construed to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from negotiating and entering into cooperative agreements and grants authorized by law which affect real property of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia if the principal purpose of the cooperative agreement or grant is to provide comparable benefits for Federal and non-Federal properties in the District of Columbia.
“(b) Subsection (a) shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2001 and each succeeding fiscal year.”
Similar provisions were contained in Pub. L. 106–553, § 1(a)(1) [§ 153], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2762, 2762A–37, which was repealed, and deemed for all purposes to have never been enacted, by Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. A, § 406(a)], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–189, effective as if included in Pub. L. 106–553 on the date of its enactment. See section 1(a)(4) [div. A, § 406] of Pub. L. 106–554, set out as an Effective Date and Construction of 2000 Amendment note under section 1155 of Title 20, Education.
31 U.S.C. § 6302 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 6302. Definitions
In this chapter—
(1) “executive agency” does not include a mixed-ownership Government corporation.
(2) “grant agreement” and “cooperative agreement” do not include an agreement under which is provided only—
(A) direct United States Government cash assistance to an individual;
(B) a subsidy;
(C) a loan;
(D) a loan guarantee; or
(E) insurance.
(3) “local government” means a unit of government in a State, a local public authority, a special district, an intrastate district, a council of governments, a sponsor group representative organization, an interstate entity, or another instrumentality of a local government.
(4) “other recipient” means a person or recipient (except a State or local government) authorized to receive United States Government assistance or procurement contracts and includes a charitable or educational institution.
(5) “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, a territory or possession of the United States, an agency or instrumentality of a State, and a multi-State, regional, or interstate entity having governmental duties and powers.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1003.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
6302(1)
41:502(4).
Feb. 3, 1978, Pub. L. 95–224, § 3, 92 Stat. 4.
6302(2)
41:502(5).
6302(3)
41:502(2).
6302(4)
41:502(3).
6302(5)
41:502(1).
Clause (3) restates the source provisions because of the definition of “executive agency” in section 102 of the revised title. The words “a county, municipality, city, town, township” are omitted as being included in “a unit of government in a State”.
In clause (5), the words “the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico” are omitted as being included in “territory or possession of the United States” and as unnecessary because of 48:734. The words “duties and powers” are substituted for “functions” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
31 U.S.C. § 6303 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 6303. Using procurement contracts
An executive agency shall use a procurement contract as the legal instrument reflecting a relationship between the United States Government and a State, a local government, or other recipient when—
(1) the principal purpose of the instrument is to acquire (by purchase, lease, or barter) property or services for the direct benefit or use of the United States Government; or
(2) the agency decides in a specific instance that the use of a procurement contract is appropriate.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1004.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
6303
41:503.
Feb. 3, 1978, Pub. L. 95–224, § 4, 92 Stat. 4.
The words “type of” are omitted as unnecessary. The word “decides” is substituted for “determines” for consistency.
31 U.S.C. § 6304 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 6304. Using grant agreements
An executive agency shall use a grant agreement as the legal instrument reflecting a relationship between the United States Government and a State, a local government, or other recipient when—
(1) the principal purpose of the relationship is to transfer a thing of value to the State or local government or other recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by a law of the United States instead of acquiring (by purchase, lease, or barter) property or services for the direct benefit or use of the United States Government; and
(2) substantial involvement is not expected between the executive agency and the State, local government, or other recipient when carrying out the activity contemplated in the agreement.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1004.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
6304
41:504.
Feb. 3, 1978, Pub. L. 95–224, § 5, 92 Stat. 4.
The words “type of” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “money, property, services” are omitted as being included in “a thing of value”. The words “in order” are omitted as surplus. The words “law of the United States” are substituted for “Federal statute” for consistency.
31 U.S.C. § 6305 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 6305. Using cooperative agreements
An executive agency shall use a cooperative agreement as the legal instrument reflecting a relationship between the United States Government and a State, a local government, or other recipient when—
(1) the principal purpose of the relationship is to transfer a thing of value to the State, local government, or other recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by a law of the United States instead of acquiring (by purchase, lease, or barter) property or services for the direct benefit or use of the United States Government; and
(2) substantial involvement is expected between the executive agency and the State, local government, or other recipient when carrying out the activity contemplated in the agreement.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1004.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
6305
41:505.
Feb. 3, 1978, Pub. L. 95–224, § 6, 92 Stat. 5.
The words “type of” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “money, property, services” are omitted as being included in “a thing of value”. The words “law of the United States” are substituted for “Federal statute” for consistency.
heading: Implementation of North American Wetlands Conservation Act and North American Waterfowl Management Plan
text: Pub. L. 102–154, title I, Nov. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 995, provided that: “Notwithstanding the provisions of the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreements Act of 1977 (31 U.S.C. 6301–6308), the Fish and Wildlife Service is hereafter authorized to negotiate and enter into cooperative arrangements and grants with public and private agencies, organizations, institutions, and individuals to implement on a public-private cost sharing basis, the North American Wetlands Conservation Act [16 U.S.C. 4401 et seq.] and the North American Waterfowl Management Plan”.
heading: Printing of Educational Materials and Continuation of Challenge Cost-Share Program
text: Pub. L. 102–154, title II, Nov. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1018, provided that: “Notwithstanding the provisions of the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreements Act of 1977 (31 U.S.C. 6301–6308), the Forest Service is authorized hereafter to negotiate and enter into cooperative arrangements with public and private agencies, organizations, institutions, and individuals to print educational materials and to continue the Challenge Cost-Share Program.”
heading: Bureau of Land Management; Authorization To Use Cooperative Arrangements To Implement Challenge Cost-Share Programs
text: Pub. L. 101–512, title I, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1918, provided in part that: “the Bureau [of Land Management] is authorized hereafter to negotiate and enter into cooperative arrangements with public and private agencies, organizations, institutions, and individuals, to implement challenge cost-share programs.”
31 U.S.C. § 6306 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 6306. Authority to vest title in tangible personal property for research
The head of an executive agency may vest title in tangible personal property in a nonprofit institution of higher education or in a nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is conducting scientific research—
(1) when the property is bought with amounts provided under a procurement contract, grant agreement, or cooperative agreement with the institution or organization to conduct basic or applied scientific research;
(2) when the head of the agency decides the vesting furthers the objectives of the agency;
(3) without further obligation to the United States Government; and
(4) under conditions the head of the agency considers appropriate.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1004.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
6306
41:506.
Feb. 3, 1978, Pub. L. 95–224, § 7, 92 Stat. 5.
The text of 41:506(a) is omitted as unnecessary because it duplicates the requirements of sections 6303–6305 of the revised title. The word “equipment” is omitted as being included in “tangible personal property”. The words “amounts provided under a contract, grant agreement, or cooperative agreement” are substituted for “such funds” for clarity. The words “decides the vesting” are substituted for “it is deemed” for clarity. The word “conditions” is substituted for “terms and conditions” because it is inclusive.
31 U.S.C. § 6307 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 6307. Interpretative guidelines and exemptions
The Director of the Office of Management and Budget may—
(1) issue supplementary interpretative guidelines to promote consistent and efficient use of procurement contracts, grant agreements, and cooperative agreements; and
(2) exempt a transaction or program of an executive agency from this chapter.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1005.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
6307(1)
41:508.
Feb. 3, 1978, Pub. L. 95–224, § 9, 92 Stat. 6.
6307(2)
41:501(note).
Feb. 3, 1978, Pub. L. 95–224, § 10(d), 92 Stat. 6; Apr. 1, 1982, Pub. L. 97–162, 96 Stat. 23.
In clause (2), the word “exempt” is substituted for “except” for consistency.
31 U.S.C. § 6308 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 6308. Use of multiple relationships for different parts of jointly financed projects
This chapter does not require an executive agency to establish only one relationship between the United States Government and a State, a local government, or other recipient on a jointly financed project involving amounts from more than one program or appropriation when different relationships would otherwise be appropriate for different parts of the project.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1005.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
6308
41:509.
Feb. 3, 1978, Pub. L. 95–224, § 10(c), 92 Stat. 6.
The word “financed” is substituted for “funded”, and the word “amounts” is substituted for “funds”, for consistency in the revised title.
31 U.S.C. § 6502 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 6502. Information on grants received
On request of a chief executive officer of a State, a State legislature, or an official designated by either of them, an executive agency carrying out a grant program to States and local governments shall provide the requesting officer or legislature with written information on the purpose and amounts of grants provided to the State or local government.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1007.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
6502
42:4211.
Oct. 16, 1968, Pub. L. 90–577, § 201, 82 Stat. 1101.
The words “chief executive officer” are substituted for “Governor” because the definition of State includes the District of Columbia. The words “executive agency” are substituted for “department or agency of the United States Government” because of the definition in sections 102 and 6501(3) of the revised title. The words “shall provide the requesting officer or legislature” are substituted for the last sentence of 42:4211 to eliminate unnecessary words. The word “information” is substituted for “such data” because it is more accurate. The words “in writing” and “actual” are omitted as unnecessary.
31 U.S.C. § 6504 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 6504. Use of existing State or multimember agency to administer grant programs
Notwithstanding a law of the United States providing that one State agency or multimember agency must be established or designated to carry out or supervise the administration of a grant program, the head of the executive agency carrying out the program may, when requested by the executive or legislative authority of the State responsible for the organizational structure of a State government—
(1) waive the one State agency or multimember agency provision on an adequate showing that the provision prevents the establishment of the most effective and efficient organizational arrangement within the State government; and
(2) approve another State administrative structure or arrangement after deciding that the objectives of the law authorizing the grant program will not be endangered by using another State structure or arrangement.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1007.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
6504
42:4214.
Oct. 16, 1968, Pub. L. 90–577, § 204, 82 Stat. 1101.
In the section, the word “agency” is substituted for “board or commission” for consistency in the revised title. Before clause (1), the words “executive agency” are substituted for “Federal department or agency” because of the definition in sections 102 and 6501(3) of the revised title. The words “appropriate” and “determining or revising” are omitted as surplus. The words “Governor or other” are omitted as covered by “executive . . . authority”. In clause (2), the words “after deciding” are substituted for “Provided, That the head of the Federal department or agency determines” to eliminate unnecessary words.
31 U.S.C. § 6507 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 6507. Congressional review of grant programs
(a) The committees of Congress having jurisdiction over a grant program authorized by a law of the United States without a specified expiration date for the program shall study the program. The committees may conduct studies separately or jointly and shall report the results of their findings to their respective Houses of Congress not later than the end of each period specified in subsection (b) of this section. The committees shall give special attention to—
(1) the extent to which the purposes of the grants have been met;
(2) the extent to which the objective of the program can be carried on without further assistance;
(3) whether a change in the purpose, direction, or administration of the original program, or in procedures and requirements applicable to the program, should be made; and
(4) the extent to which the program is adequate to meet the growing and changing needs that it was designed to support.
(b)
(1) A study under subsection (a) of this section of a grant program authorized by a law of the United States enacted before October 16, 1968, shall be conducted before the end of each 4th calendar year after the year during which a study of the program was last conducted under this section.
(2) A study under subsection (a) of this section of a grant program authorized by a law of the United States enacted after October 16, 1968, shall be conducted before the end of the 4th calendar year after the year of enactment of the law and before the end of each 4th calendar year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1009.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
6507(a)
42:4241(a).
Oct. 16, 1968, Pub. L. 90–577, § 601, 82 Stat. 1106.
6507(b)
42:4241(b).
In the section, the words “law of the United States” are substituted for “Act of Congress” for clarity. The word “grants” is substituted for “grants-in-aid”, and the words “grant program” are substituted for “grant-in-aid program”, for consistency in the chapter.
In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words “grant program” are substituted for “program under which such grants-in-aid are made” for consistency in the chapter and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “committees of Congress” are substituted for “Committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code. The words “The committees may conduct” are added for clarity. The word “report” is substituted for “advise” for clarity. In clause (2), the word “assistance” is substituted for “financial assistance from the United States” because of the definition in section 6501(1) of the revised title.
In subsection (b), the words “prior to the expiration of the fourth calendar year beginning after October 16, 1968, and thereafter” are omitted as executed.
31 U.S.C. § 6508 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 6508. Studies and reports
(a)
(1) When requested by a committee of Congress having jurisdiction over a grant program, the Comptroller General shall study the program. The study shall include a review of—
(A) the extent to which—
(i) the program conflicts with or duplicates other grant programs; and
(ii) more effective, efficient, economical, and uniform administration of the program may be achieved by changing the requirements and procedures applicable to it; and
(B) budgetary, accounting, reporting, and administrative procedures of the program.
(2) The Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report on a study made under this subsection and any recommendations. To the extent practicable, a report on an expiring program shall be submitted in the year before the year in which a program ends.
(b)
(1) When requested by a committee of Congress having jurisdiction over a grant program, the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations shall study the intergovernmental relations aspects of the program, including—
(A) the impact of the program on the structural organization of States and local governments and on Federal-State-local fiscal relations; and
(B) the coordination of administration of the program by the United States Government and State and local governments.
(2) The Commission shall submit to the committee requesting the study and to Congress a report and any recommendations.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1010.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
6508(a)
42:4242.
Oct. 16, 1968, Pub. L. 90–577, §§ 602, 603, 82 Stat. 1107.
6508(b)
42:4243.
In the section, the words “of Congress” are added for clarity. The words “grant program” are substituted for “grant-in-aid program” for consistency in the chapter.
In subsection (a)(1), before clause (A), the words “The study shall include a review of” are substituted for “to determine” for clarity. In clause (B), the words “among other relevant matters” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b)(1)(B), the words “administration of the program by the United States Government” are substituted for “Federal administration” for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (b)(2), the words “requesting the study” are added for clarity.
31 U.S.C. § 6702 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 6702. Local Government Fiscal Assistance Fund
(a) Administration of Fund.—
The Department of the Treasury has a Local Government Fiscal Assistance Fund, which consists of amounts appropriated to the Fund.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.—
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fund—
(1) $270,000,000 for fiscal year 1996;
(2) $283,500,000 for fiscal year 1997;
(3) $355,500,000 for fiscal year 1998;
(4) $355,500,000 for fiscal year 1999; and
(5) $355,500,000 for fiscal year 2000.
Such sums are to remain available until expended.
(c) Administrative Costs.—
Up to 2.5 percent of the amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection (b) is authorized to be appropriated for the period fiscal year 1995 through fiscal year 2000 to be available for administrative costs by the Secretary in furtherance of the purposes of the program. Such sums are to remain available until expended.
(Added Pub. L. 103–322, title III, § 31001(a), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1861.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6702, Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1012, related to payments to governments, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 99–272, title XIV, § 14001(a)(1), (e), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 327, 329, eff. Oct. 18, 1986.
heading: Deficit Neutrality
text: Pub. L. 103–322, title III, § 31001(c), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1881, provided that: “Any appropriation to carry out the amendment made by this subtitle [subtitle J (§§ 31001, 31002) of title III of Pub. L. 103–322, enacting this chapter] to title 31, United States Code, for fiscal year 1995 or 1996 shall be offset by cuts elsewhere in appropriations for that fiscal year.”
31 U.S.C. § 6706 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 6706. Income gap multiplier
For purposes of determining the income gap of a unit of general local government under section 6705(b)(4)(A),1 the number which applies is—
(1) 1.6, with respect to ½ of any amount allocated under section 6704 to the State in which the unit is located; and
(2) 1.2, with respect to the remainder of such amount.
(Added Pub. L. 103–322, title III, § 301001(a), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 stat. 1871.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 6706, Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1014, related to reductions in State government allocations, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 99–272, title XIV, § 14001(a)(1), (e), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 327, 329, eff. Oct. 18, 1986.