Public Law 117-219 · S. 1941 · Became law

MAPS Act of 2021

Official title: “To direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to standardize the use of core-based statistical area designations across Federal programs, to allow between 120 and 180 days for public comment on any proposed change to such designations, and to report on the scientific basis and estimated impact to Federal programs for any proposed change to such designations, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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