The federal government—through laws and regulations—sometimes imposes requirements on state, local, and tribal governments and entities in the private sector to achieve national goals. The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) ensures that, during the legislative process, the Congress receives information about such proposed requirements, known as federal mandates, and their costs before enacting a piece of legislation. CBO prepares mandate statements for bills that are approved by authorizing committees and also issues an annual review of its activities under UMRA.
State and Local Governments
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Federal Support for State and Local Governments Through the Tax CodeTestimony by Frank Sammartino, Assistant Director for Tax Analysis, before the Committee on Finance, United States Senate
Fiscal Stress Faced by Local GovernmentsThis brief describes the economic conditions and budgeting practices that can lead to significant budgetary challenges--often termed fiscal stress--at the local level. The brief also reviews the options available to local governments, state governments, and the federal government for addressing such financial difficulty. Last, the brief examines two options that local governments very rarely use: defaulting on their debt or filing for bankruptcy.
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H.R. 3973, Native American Energy Act
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cost estimateSeptember 14, 2012H.R. 3796, Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2012
cost estimateJuly 30, 2012S. 2076, Local Courthouse Safety Act of 2012
cost estimateJune 4, 2012H.R. 4027, A bill to clarify authority granted under the act entitled “An act to define the exterior boundary of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation in the state of Utah, and for other purposes”
cost estimateMay 24, 2012H.R. 5512, Divisional Realignment Act of 2012
cost estimateMay 24, 2012H.R. 4222, Pascua Yaqui Tribe Trust Land Act
cost estimateMay 23, 2012H.R. 1272, Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2012
cost estimateMay 16, 2012
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