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HR 1548 110th Congress House Economics and Public Finance Federal-state relations Government Operations and Politics Grants-in-aid Housing and Community Development Maine New Hampshire New York State Northeastern States Regional economic development Regional planning Rural economic development Vermont

Northern Border Economic Development Commission Act of 2007

Introduced: March 15, 2007 See on congress.gov
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Mar 16, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Mar 15, 2007
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Mar 15, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Northern Border Economic Development Commission Act of 2007 - Establishes the Northern Border Economic Development Commission, having a region of specified counties in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont, to develop plans and programs and to approve grants for the economic development of the region. Requires each such state to submit a development plan for the area of the region represented by such state. Outlines program development criteria, and provides for the approval of development plans and projects.

Requires as a Commission goal to address economic distress along the northern border of the United States east of, and including, Cayuga County, New York, especially in rural areas.

What's happening now March 16, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1