The false statement among the provided options is:
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act has prevented Congress from using unfunded mandates.
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) was enacted to reduce the number of unfunded mandates imposed by the federal government on state and local governments; however, it has not completely prevented Congress from using unfunded mandates. It requires that Congress assess the impact of unfunded mandates, but it does not eliminate their use altogether.