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.
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Grants and cooperative agreements are allowed, not just contracts
The document says “is amended”Who 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”
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”
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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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, Public Law 119-75, sec. 6505, 140 Stat. 693 (2026). https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-119publ75/html/PLAW-119publ75.htm
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“Grants and cooperative agreements are allowed, not just contracts,” Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, section 6505, Sec. 6505. Read the Mandate, https://readthemandate.org/consolidated-appropriations-act-2026/proposal/sec6505-grants-allowed/ (retrieved October 10, 2026).
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