Hello! The answer to your question would be as followed:
Lawmakers often compete to get federal grants and contracts for their states.
Answer:
Often Compete
Explanation:
Law makers are there to legislate, but also to try and get federal grants and contracts for their states, we have to remember that every lawmaker, Senator of Representative, is in their position in representation of a certain state, and they are there to represent the best interests of those given states, so they compete for grants and contracts for their states.