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Southern New England Regional Commission Act

Introduced: March 23, 2021 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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 24, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Mar 23, 2021
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 23, 2021
Introduced in House
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Southern New England Regional Commission Act

This bill establishes the Southern New England Regional Commission. (Federal regional commissions address perceived regional economic underdevelopment.) The commission is given the same structure and duties as the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, Southwest Border Regional Commission, and Northern Border Regional Commission.

The bill authorizes those commissions, in addition to their current authorities, to (1) support the maritime economy, (2) assist in developing defense manufacturing industries, and (3) promote the adoption of innovative materials in public transportation.

What's happening now March 24, 2021

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

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2134: Southern New England Regional Commission Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2134/
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"H.R. 2134: Southern New England Regional Commission Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2134/.
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H.R. 2134, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2134/.
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