HR 2463 · 106th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

EC/EZ Economic Development Act

Introduced 1999-07-01· Sponsored by Rep. Watkins, Wes [R-OK-3]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.(1999-07-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] EC-EZ Economic Development Act - Amends title XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services) of the Social Security Act to provide for a grant funding entitlement for additional Empowerment Zones, Enterprise Communities, and Strategic Planning Communities. Authorizes direct grant funding for Indian tribes. Outlines provisions for use of grant funds, and environmental review.…

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Cosponsors (17)

13 Democrats4 Republicans
Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-26]NY
Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3]MS
Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]WV
Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2]ME
Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2]HI
Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-2]AZ
Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2]WV
Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44]CA
Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14]FL
Rep. Phelps, David D. [D-IL-19]IL
Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2]KY
Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5]SC
Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]MS
Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]NY
Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5]FL
Rep. Udall, Tom [D-NM-3]NM
Rep. Dooley, Calvin M. [D-CA-20]CA