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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Section 6505 › Proposal

Grants and cooperative agreements are allowed, not just contracts

Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes, section 6505, Sec. 6505. Written by .

Grants and cooperative agreements are allowed, not just contracts

The document says “is amendedWho acts: CongressHow: statuteSec. 6505 in the PDF
What the document says

“in subparagraph (A), by striking ``enter into a contract with'' and inserting ``make a grant to, or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with,''; and”

Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes, Sec. 6505

Section 6505 amends section 1106(b)(3)(A) of the Public Health Service Act so the Secretary may make a grant, or enter into a contract or a cooperative agreement, rather than only enter into a contract.

What the document actually says

“in subparagraph (A), by striking ``enter into a contract with'' and inserting ``make a grant to, or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with,''; and”

Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes, Sec. 6505
That sentence, in plain words

Cross out four words about making a deal. Write in words that also allow a grant or a shared agreement.

What this is about

A contract buys a set service. A grant funds work someone else runs. Allowing both widens who can take part.

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