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File #: 26-4461    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Passed
File created: 6/26/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 7/9/2026 Final action: 7/9/2026
Title: Request for approval to submit comments opposing proposed OMB and federal award-making agency rulemaking to overhaul 2 CFR Part 200, governing the administration of federal grants, by substantially broadening agency discretion to terminate or suspend grants for political reasons and codifying Trump administration executive orders relating to grants, potentially jeopardizing hundreds of millions in federal grant funding received by Harris County annually.
Primary Department: County Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Abbie Kamin

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Type of Request: Discussion Item

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Request for approval to submit comments opposing proposed OMB and federal award-making agency rulemaking to overhaul 2 CFR Part 200, governing the administration of federal grants, by substantially broadening agency discretion to terminate or suspend grants for political reasons and codifying Trump administration executive orders relating to grants, potentially jeopardizing hundreds of millions in federal grant funding received by Harris County annually.
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