Congress Delays Federal Grant Rule Changes Affecting $232.6M in County Funds
PIOSep 1, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 1, 2026 approved a Continuing Resolution, previously passed by the Senate 90-6 on Aug. 8, that temporarily prevents the federal Office of Management and Budget from finalizing or implementing proposed revisions to federal grant regulations until Dec. 11, 2026. Montgomery County managed $232.6 million in federal funding across more than 200 programs in FY25, covering public safety, transportation, housing, public health, homeland security, and social services. County Executive Marc Elrich and Council President Natali Fani-González thanked the Maryland Congressional Delegation for supporting the delay.
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Source: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD, “Montgomery County Appreciates U.S. House and Senate Vote to Delay Federal Grant Rules That Potentially Put Local Services at Risk ”, received Sep 1, 2026.
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