Senators Kelly and Barrasso introduced bipartisan legislation to simplify federal grant applications for rural communities.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators Kelly and Barrasso introduce a bipartisan bill: On March 9, 2026, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and John Barrasso (R-WY) unveiled the EDA Short Form Application Act. This legislation aims to enhance access to federal grants for rural communities by mandating that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) simplify the grant application process.
Legislative support and community feedback: Kelly emphasized the need to reduce bureaucratic barriers for rural communities to tap into federal resources for growth. Barrasso noted that the legislation targets the complex nature of current grant applications, which often deter smaller towns from applying. The bill has garnered support from various stakeholders, including state economic development organizations.
Key provisions of the legislation: The bill proposes the creation of short-form applications for rural grant applicants, with input from local stakeholders on application requirements and processes. As articulated by organizations like the National Rural Economic Developers Association, this move aims to improve accessibility and encourage community participation in federal economic development initiatives.
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Mark Kelly Fundraising
Mark Kelly recently disclosed $139.0K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 626th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 23.2% came from individual donors.
Kelly disclosed $134.3K of spending. This was the 566th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Kelly disclosed $1.1M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 347th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Mark Kelly's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Mark Kelly Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Mark Kelly is worth $20.4M, as of March 10th, 2026. This is the 63rd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Kelly has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Mark Kelly Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Mark Kelly:
- S.3718: Delivering for Rural Seniors Act of 2026
- S.3715: Chiricahua National Park Act
- S.3683: Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2026
- S.3617: Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026
- S.3381: A bill to require coordination of depot-level maintenance in multinational exercises conducted by the Air Force.
- S.3347: Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation Act
You can track bills proposed by Mark Kelly on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Kelly.
2028 Arizona US Senate Election
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