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MS SC570
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Failed
10/2/2020
Primary Sponsor
Lydia Chassaniol
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AI Summary
- Urges United States Congress to provide direct federal funding to all municipalities in Mississippi to address COVID-19 pandemic impacts and budget shortfalls.
- Highlights that only municipalities with populations exceeding 500,000 residents were eligible for Coronavirus Relief Fund payments under the CARES Act, representing just 0.5% of U.S. municipalities and excluding all Mississippi cities.
- Notes that 96% of municipalities nationwide report budget shortfalls from unanticipated revenue declines affecting critical services including fire and police protection.
- Requests Congress ensure every COVID-19-impacted municipality, regardless of size, has direct access to federal emergency funding with flexibility to address both unbudgeted expenses and revenue losses.
- Directs transmission of resolution to the President, United States Senate, United States House of Representatives, and Capitol Press Corps.
Legislative Description
Urge United States Congress to provide funding to all Mississippi municipalities to fight COVID-19 pandemic.
Last Action
Died In Committee
10/2/2020
Committee Referrals
Rules6/3/2020
Full Bill Text
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