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S. 532 108th Congress Senate

Colonias Gateway Initiative Act

Official title: A bill to enhance the capacity of organizations working in the United States-Mexico border region to develop affordable housing and infrastructure and to foster economic opportunity in the colonias.

Introduced: March 11, 2003 See on congress.gov
Housing and Community Development Affordable housingArizonaBoundariesBusiness education
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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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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
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 Latest action March 5, 2003

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

 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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1088 Colonias Gateway Initiative Act
 Bill text 1 version

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Cornyn, John
Texas · Mar 11, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 532: Colonias Gateway Initiative Act. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-532/
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"S. 532: Colonias Gateway Initiative Act." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-S-532/.
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