Nation’s Mayors Welcome Congress’ Passage of a CR; Urge Lawmakers to Permanently Block OMB Rule Threatening Federal Grant Independence

Washington, DC—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through December 11, 2026. Critically, the measure also would block implementation of a proposed Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rule that would significantly reshape how federal grants are awarded and administered to states, cities, research institutions, nonprofits,