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S 4247 117th Congress Senate Commerce

University Centers for Growth, Development, and Prosperity Act of 2022

Introduced: May 18, 2022 Introduced by: Padilla, Alex Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2588)
May 18, 2022
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University Centers for Growth, Development, and Prosperity Act of 2022

This bill requires the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to establish in each state a university center at an institution of higher education that must, to the extent possible, collaborate with economic development districts, provide technical assistance and business development services to area businesses, and conduct research and analysis relating to economic development. In selecting such centers, the EDA must prioritize Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and other minority-serving institutions.

What's happening now May 18, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2588)

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 7572 Related bill University Centers for Growth, Development, Prosperity (GDP) Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4247: University Centers for Growth, Development, and Prosperity Act of 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4247/
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"S. 4247: University Centers for Growth, Development, and Prosperity Act of 2022." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4247/.
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