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Southern New England Regional Commission Act

Introduced: March 23, 2021 Introduced by: Whitehouse, Sheldon Democratic · Rhode Island See on congress.gov
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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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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Mar 23, 2021
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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 23, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2134 Related bill Southern New England Regional Commission Act
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Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Mar 23, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 900: Southern New England Regional Commission Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-900/
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"S. 900: Southern New England Regional Commission Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-900/.
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S. 900, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-900/.
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