Washington, July 14 -- Representative Emilia Sykes issued the following press release:
U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) joined three letters opposing President Trump's plan to overhaul the federal grantmaking process, warning that the Administration's proposal would give the White House new authority to steer federal funding based on political priorities rather than merit. The proposed changes could impact more than $1 trillion in federal grantmaking nationwide.
The proposed rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, would require discretionary grants to advance the President's policy priorities and give senior Administration officials a greater role in determining which projects receive federal support. It would also make...