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H.R. 6130 118th Congress House

University Centers for Growth, Development, Prosperity (GDP) Act

Official title: To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to establish university centers to encourage certain economic development, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 1, 2023 Introduced by: Pete Aguilar Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Commerce Economic developmentEducational facilities and institutionsHigher educationMinority and disadvantaged businesses
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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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Nov 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Nov 1, 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.
Nov 1, 2023
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 14, 2023

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

University Centers for Growth, Development, Prosperity (GDP) Act

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 3169 University Centers for Growth, Development, and Prosperity Act of 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6130: University Centers for Growth, Development, Prosperity (GDP) Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6130/
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"H.R. 6130: University Centers for Growth, Development, Prosperity (GDP) Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6130/.
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H.R. 6130, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6130/.
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