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H.R. 4371 108th Congress House

State and Local Government Economic Empowerment Act

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Commerce to make noninterest bearing loans to State and local governments solely for the purpose of funding capital projects, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 17, 2004 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Administrative feesBridgesCapital investmentsCollection of accounts
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Economics and Public FinanceEnvironmental ProtectionFederal-Indian relationsFederal-local relationsFederal-state relationsFederal-territorial relationsFinance and Financial SectorGovernment lendingInfrastructureInfrastructure (Economics)Interest ratesIntergovernmental fiscal relationsLocal financeMinoritiesNative AmericansRoad constructionSewerageState financeTransportation and Public WorksTransportation engineeringTunnelsWaste water treatment
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This bill died when the 108th Congress ended
It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 18, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
May 18, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
May 17, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 17, 2004
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 18, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

State and Local Government Economic Empowerment Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to issue an interest-free loan to any State, county, incorporated municipality, or Indian tribe upon obtaining appropriate assurances that the proceeds of the loan will be used solely for funding capital projects, including the construction of or improvements to: (1) streets, highways, bridges, and tunnels; (2) waste water and sewer systems; and (3) infrastructure and other public facilities. Sets maximum loan limitations. Entitles each such unit of government to obtain an interest-free loan unless it is delinquent in repaying a prior loan.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4310 State and Local Government Economic Empowerment Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4371: State and Local Government Economic Empowerment Act. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-4371/
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"H.R. 4371: State and Local Government Economic Empowerment Act." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-4371/.
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