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H.R. 15499 (94th)

Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

9 September 1976

Last action

29 September 1976 · Passed

Status

Measure laid on table in House, S. 1437 passed in lieu.

Sponsors

Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29]

Subjects

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Source updated

2 September 2025

Summary

Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act - States that it is the purpose of this Act to assure the existence of a clear distinction between Federal grant and cooperative agreement relationships, and Federal procurement relationships. Requires Federal agencies to use a form of procurement contract whenever acquiring property or services or whenever otherwise appropriate. Requires such agencies to use a form of grant agreement whenever transferring anything of value to the recipient to accomplish a public purpose and whenever no substantial involvement is anticipated between such agency and the recipient. Requires Federal agencies to use a form of cooperative agreement to transfer anything of value to a recipient to accomplish a public purpose whenever substantial involvement is anticipated between the agency and recipient. Authorizes each agency to make contracts for the conduct of scientific research at nonprofit institutions of higher education or at nonprofit scientific research organizations and to vest in the recipients title to equipment or other tangible property purchased with such contract funds. Directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to undertake a study to develop a better understanding of alternative means of implementing Federal assistance programs. Requires the Director to report the results of such study to the Committees on Government Operations of both Houses within two years of the enactment of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 9 September 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 September 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 September 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 September 1976

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Government Operations with amendments, H. Rept. 94-1572.

    Source: Committee

  5. 16 September 1976

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Government Operations with amendments, H. Rept. 94-1572.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 September 1976

    Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.

    Source: Floor

  7. 29 September 1976

    Passed

    Measure passed House, amended.

    Source: Floor

  8. 29 September 1976

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

2 official files

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 16 September 1976

    Open at official source

  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 9 September 1976

    Open at official source

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