General ARRA Information

 

On February 13, 2009, Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).  Four days later, the President signed the legislation into law.  ARRA’s three main goals are to: (1) create and save jobs; (2) spur economic activity and invest in long-term economic growth and (3) foster unprecedented levels of accountability and transparency in government spending.  The $787 billion ARRA plan includes federal tax cuts and incentives, an expansion of unemployment benefits, and other spending on social entitlement programs. In addition, federal agencies are using ARRA funds to award contracts, grants, and loans around the country.  ARRA was intended to jumpstart the economy but many of the projects funded by ARRA, especially those involving infrastructure improvements, are expected to contribute to economic growth for many years.

 

• Full ARRA Bill

   

• General ARRA FAQs

 

• Recovery.gov

Recovery.gov was created by ARRA to provide unprecedented transparency about how ARRA funds are being used, and increase accountability to guard against fraud, waste, and abuse. The website allows American taxpayers to see what entities received ARRA money, and how and where the money is being spent.

 

• Whistleblower Protections

  Information about protections ARRA provides for certain individuals who make specified disclosures relating to ARRA funds.

   

• Buy American Requirement

Information about ARRA’s Buy American requirement and how it applies to CAAs.

 

• Income Eligibility Q&A*

 

• Other Possible ARRA Sources of CAA Funding

CAPLAW's summary of how ARRA impacts a range of federal programs from which CAAs may receive funds.

 

• ARRA Benefits for CAA Clients

CAPLAW's summary of how the stimulus legislation impacts clients of CAAs.

 

*Recently Updated Information

 

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