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HR 2917 118th Congress House Commerce

Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act

Introduced: April 26, 2023 Introduced by: Vasquez, Gabe Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov
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Apr 27, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Apr 27, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Apr 26, 2023
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.
Apr 26, 2023
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to develop a national strategy for supporting economic opportunity in border communities. The goals of the strategy include increasing the number of jobs in border communities, strengthening U.S. competitiveness in manufacturing, reducing the costs of exports and imports, and increasing opportunities for workforce development.

Border communities are municipalities located not more than 15 miles from a land port of entry.  

What's happening now April 27, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

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Ciscomani, Juan
Arizona · Apr 15, 2024
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2917: Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2917/
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"H.R. 2917: Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2917/.
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H.R. 2917, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2917/.
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