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MS HR70
Resolution
Status
3/29/2017
Primary Sponsor
David Baria
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress to maintain funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to ensure Mississippi citizens can rebuild after natural disasters.
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Notes that the Trump Administration's budget proposal would eliminate CDBG funding, which has historically provided critical disaster relief including $20 billion for Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma recovery in Mississippi.
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Highlights CDBG's role in providing affordable housing, services to vulnerable populations, job creation, and programs like Meals on Wheels outside of disaster relief.
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Directs distribution of the resolution to all members of Congress and the Capitol Press Corps.
Legislative Description
Community Development Block Grant Program; urge Congress to ensure program remains funded and express importance of to Mississippi.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/29/2017