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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,

U.S. Mayors Call on Congress to Permanently Block OMB Rule Opening Grant Awards to Political Interference

Washington, DC — Today, the Senate passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government until December 11, 2026. Critically, the CR also would stop the implementation of an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed rule that would dramatically re-write how federal grants are awarded and administered to states, cities, research institutions, non-profits,