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Colonias Gateway Initiative Act

Introduced: March 5, 2003 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Mar 5, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3188-3189)
Mar 5, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3187-3188)
Mar 5, 2003
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Colonias Gateway Initiative Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants through September 30, 2009, to regional organizations to enhance the availability of affordable housing, economic opportunity, and infrastructure in the colonias.

Defines colonia as a recognized community: (1) along the United States-Mexico border region in Arizona, California, New Mexico, or Texas; and (2) lacking such services as potable water, adequate sewage systems, and safe and sanitary housing.

What's happening now March 5, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3188-3189)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1