Bill · H.R. 314· House(119-HR-314)
Empowering Nonprofits Act
- Introduced
- 1/9/2025
- Last activity
- 1/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Aumua Amata Radewagen
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Empowering Nonprofits Act," aims to change how federal grants are handled. It requires heads of executive agencies to reduce cost-sharing requirements by 25 percent for specific nonprofit organizations. This reduction applies to grants made directly to these organizations. The mandate begins on the date the Act is enacted and lasts for five years. An eligible nonprofit is defined as one located in a State where more than 20 percent of people live below the Federal poverty line.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The bill targets financial relief toward states with high poverty rates where low-income households are more concentrated.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+3
The bill provides financial relief to nonprofits located in states with high poverty rates, potentially enhancing their ability to serve those communities.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+2
By targeting high-poverty states, the bill may provide indirect support to communities with higher demographic concentrations in those regions.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill reduces the amount of cost-sharing required from nonprofits, which increases the net federal financial support provided through grants.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial relief for specific nonprofits: The bill requires agency heads to reduce cost-sharing requirements by 25 percent for eligible nonprofit organizations (Section 2(a)). This provides more direct funding to organizations serving high-poverty areas.
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Targeted support for high-poverty regions: By defining eligible organizations based on their location in States where more than 20 percent of individuals live below the Federal poverty line, the bill directs financial relief toward specific geographic areas (Section 2(b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Temporary relief: The reduction of cost-sharing requirements is not permanent, as the requirement to reduce costs ends 5 years after the Act is enacted (Section 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2
- 1/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House