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Lower Mississippi Delta Development Act

Introduced: April 13, 1988 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 13, 1988
For Further Action See H.R.5283.
Jul 19, 1988
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From SBA.
Jun 28, 1988
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 28, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.
Jun 1, 1988
See H.R.4784.
May 20, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on SBA, and the General Economy.
Apr 25, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Development.
Apr 25, 1988
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, SBA, OMB.
Apr 13, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Small Business.
Apr 13, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Apr 13, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.
Apr 13, 1988
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Lower Mississippi Delta Development Act - Establishes the Lower Mississippi Delta Development Commission to study and make recommendations concerning the economic needs and economic development of the Lower Mississippi Delta, defined to include areas in Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.

Directs the Commission, among other things, to: (1) study the projected ten-year economic needs of the region; (2) review existing Federal, State, local, and private programs for business development and financing; (3) develop inventories of the region's business resources and natural resources; (4) study the role of small business in creating jobs in the region; and (5) make recommendations to the Congress regarding tax policies, business development programs, investment incentives, infrastructure development, and a number of other economic development issues.

Requires the Commission, no later than one year after its first meeting, to present its required findings and recommendations to specified congressional leadership and committees, the President, and the Governors of the affected States. Requires termination of the Commission within one year after submission of its report.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now September 13, 1988

For Further Action See H.R.5283.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 4784 Related bill Rural Development, Agriculture, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1989
  • HR 5283 Related bill Lower Mississippi Delta Development Act
 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · May 4, 1988
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4373: Lower Mississippi Delta Development Act. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-4373/
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