HR 4711
106th Congress
House
Economics and Public Finance
Department of Commerce
Depressed areas
Executive reorganization
Federal aid to community development
Government Operations and Politics
Housing and Community Development
Infrastructure
Job creation
Labor and Employment
Regional economic development
Social Welfare
Urban affairs
Community Economic Adjustment Act of 2000
Introduced: June 21, 2000
Introduced by:
Larson, John B.
Democratic
· Connecticut
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Jul 20, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Jun 22, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, Hazardous Materials and Pipeline Transportation.
Jun 21, 2000
Introduced in House
Jun 21, 2000
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 19, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4656-4657, H4658)
Plain-English summary
Community Economic Adjustment Act of 2000 - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to establish in the Economic Development Administration (EDA) an Office of Community Economic Adjustment to coordinate the Federal Government's response to communities experiencing sudden economic distress caused by a loss of jobs due to plant closures, significant layoffs, or significant relocation of jobs to other communities for any reason, including shifting patterns in international trade, natural disasters, or other problems, by: (1) identifying relevant programs and resources to ensure that communities are aware of all available Federal resources that complement or support state and local resources and programs; (2) working with specified departments and agencies to ensure that communities receive Federal assistance in a targeted, integrated manner; and (3) assigning a project manager to work with an affected community. Directs such Office to: (1) provide technical assistance, planning grants, and other assistance to help communities organize themselves, develop, and carry out economic adjustment strategies for replacing industry and jobs that have been lost or are threatened by the economic downturn; and (2) help eligible applicants in completing applications for other assistance that may be useful in alleviating the economic distress in such communities.
Authorizes appropriations for FY 2001 through 2005 for community adjustment assistance under the economic adjustment program of the EDA, including specified amounts for such Office and for communities successfully completing planning grants to implement their approved plans.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.