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S. 1941Became Law

MAPS Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 5, 2022)

Metropolitan Areas Protection and Standardization Act of 2021 or the MAPS Act of 2021

This act limits the automatic application of, and directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to provide information about, changes to the standards for designating a core-based statistical area (CBSA). The standards are used to delineate metropolitan and micropolitan areas for statistical purposes.

Specifically, any change to the standards of CBSA delineations (1) shall not apply automatically for any nonstatistical use by any domestic assistance program, and (2) shall apply for such uses only if a relevant agency determines that the change supports the purposes of the program and is in the public interest and the change is adopted through rulemaking procedures.

The OMB must ensure that any change to the standards of CBSA delineations

  • are accompanied by a public report that explains the scientific basis, criteria, and methodology for such change and the opinions of experts in statistics and demographics who were consulted regarding the change;
  • are not influenced by any nonstatistical considerations; and
  • are not applied automatically for any nonstatistical use by any domestic assistance program.

Additionally, the OMB must collect information on the uses of CBSA delineations by domestic assistance programs for purposes including prime recipient and subrecipient eligibility for, and distribution of, any federal service, benefit, or funding.

The Government Accountability Office must submit a report assessing the information collected by the OMB pursuant to this act.

What just happenedDec 5, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-219.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI](D-MI)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. Dec 5, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-219.

  2. Dec 5, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-219.

  3. Dec 5, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 5, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 28, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 28, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 14, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Nov 14, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8483-8484)

  9. Nov 14, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Nov 14, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1941.

  11. Nov 14, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8483-8485)

  12. Nov 14, 2022FloorH30300

    Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. May 31, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. May 31, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. May 31, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. May 26, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2735-2736; text: CR S2735-2736)

  17. May 26, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  18. Apr 27, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 349.

  19. Apr 27, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-98.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  20. Apr 27, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-98.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  21. Nov 3, 2021Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  22. May 27, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  23. May 27, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 5, 202249

Metropolitan Areas Protection and Standardization Act of 2021 or the MAPS Act of 2021

This act limits the automatic application of, and directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to provide information about, changes to the standards for designating a core-based statistical area (CBSA). The standards are used to delineate metropolitan and micropolitan areas for statistical purposes.

Specifically, any change to the standards of CBSA delineations (1) shall not apply automatically for any nonstatistical use by any domestic assistance program, and (2) shall apply for such uses only if a relevant agency determines that the change supports the purposes of the program and is in the public interest and the change is adopted through rulemaking procedures.

The OMB must ensure that any change to the standards of CBSA delineations

  • are accompanied by a public report that explains the scientific basis, criteria, and methodology for such change and the opinions of experts in statistics and demographics who were consulted regarding the change;
  • are not influenced by any nonstatistical considerations; and
  • are not applied automatically for any nonstatistical use by any domestic assistance program.

Additionally, the OMB must collect information on the uses of CBSA delineations by domestic assistance programs for purposes including prime recipient and subrecipient eligibility for, and distribution of, any federal service, benefit, or funding.

The Government Accountability Office must submit a report assessing the information collected by the OMB pursuant to this act.

Passed HouseNov 14, 202253

Metropolitan Areas Protection and Standardization Act of 2021 or the MAPS Act of 2021

This bill limits the automatic application of, and directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to provide information about, changes to the standards for designating a core-based statistical area (CBSA). The standards are used to delineate metropolitan and micropolitan areas for statistical purposes.

Specifically, any change to the standards of CBSA delineations (1) shall not apply automatically for any nonstatistical use by any domestic assistance program, and (2) shall apply for such uses only if a relevant agency determines that the change supports the purposes of the program and is in the public interest and the change is adopted through rulemaking procedures.

The OMB must ensure that any change to the standards of CBSA delineations

  • are accompanied by a public report that explains the scientific basis, criteria, and methodology for such change and the opinions of experts in statistics and demographics who were consulted regarding the change;
  • are not influenced by any nonstatistical considerations; and
  • are not applied automatically for any nonstatistical use by any domestic assistance program.

Additionally, the OMB must collect information on the uses of CBSA delineations by domestic assistance programs for purposes including prime recipient and subrecipient eligibility for, and distribution of, any federal service, benefit, or funding.

The Government Accountability Office must submit a report assessing the information collected by the OMB pursuant to this bill.

Passed SenateMay 26, 202255

Metropolitan Areas Protection and Standardization Act of 2021 or the MAPS Act of 2021

This bill limits the automatic application of, and directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to provide information about, changes to the standards for designating a core-based statistical area (CBSA). The standards are used to delineate metropolitan and micropolitan areas for statistical purposes.

Specifically, any change to the standards of CBSA delineations (1) shall not apply automatically for any nonstatistical use by any domestic assistance program, and (2) shall apply for such uses only if a relevant agency determines that the change supports the purposes of the program and is in the public interest and the change is adopted through rulemaking procedures.

The OMB must ensure that any change to the standards of CBSA delineations

  • are accompanied by a public report that explains the scientific basis, criteria, and methodology for such change and the opinions of experts in statistics and demographics who were consulted regarding the change;
  • are not influenced by any nonstatistical considerations; and
  • are not applied automatically for any nonstatistical use by any domestic assistance program.

Additionally, the OMB must collect information on the uses of CBSA delineations by domestic assistance programs for purposes including prime recipient and subrecipient eligibility for, and distribution of, any federal service, benefit, or funding.

The Government Accountability Office must submit a report assessing the information collected by the OMB pursuant to this bill.

Reported to SenateApr 27, 202225

Metropolitan Areas Protection and Standardization Act of 2021 or the MAPS Act of 2021

This bill limits the automatic application of, and directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to provide information about, changes to the standards for designating a core-based statistical area (CBSA). The standards are used to delineate metropolitan and micropolitan areas for statistical purposes.

Specifically, any change to the standards of CBSA delineations (1) shall not apply automatically for any nonstatistical use by any domestic assistance program, and (2) shall apply for such uses only if a relevant agency determines that the change supports the purposes of the program and is in the public interest and the change is adopted through rulemaking procedures.

The OMB must ensure that any change to the standards of CBSA delineations

  • are accompanied by a public report that explains the scientific basis, criteria, and methodology for such change and the opinions of experts in statistics and demographics who were consulted regarding the change;
  • are not influenced by any nonstatistical considerations; and
  • are not applied automatically for any nonstatistical use by any domestic assistance program.

Additionally, the OMB must collect information on the uses of CBSA delineations by domestic assistance programs for purposes including prime recipient and subrecipient eligibility for, and distribution of, any federal service, benefit, or funding.

The Government Accountability Office must submit a report assessing the information collected by the OMB pursuant to this bill.

Introduced in SenateMay 27, 2021

Metropolitan Areas Protection and Standardization Act of 2021 or the MAPS Act of 2021

This bill directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to take specified steps before changing the standards for designating a core-based statistical area (CBSA). The standards are used to delineate metropolitan and micropolitan areas for statistical purposes.

Specifically, before recommending, adopting, or implementing any change to the standards for a CBSA designation, the OMB must

  • require the complete reporting of the use of CBSA designations, as standardized by the OMB;
  • permit public comment on any proposed change to the standards for between 120 and 180 days; and
  • submit a public report on the scientific basis, criteria, and methodology for any such change and the complete list of federal programs that would be impacted.
MAPS Act of 2021 — Informed