S 2445 · 106th Congress · Foreign Trade and International Finance

AID for Communities Act

Introduced 2000-04-13· Sponsored by Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.(2000-04-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Assistance in Development for Communities Act (AID for Communities Act) - Authorizes a trade-affected community, a group of such communities, or the Governor of a State on behalf of such communities to petition the Secretary of Commerce for eligibility certification for community-based economic development assistance. Specifies communities with a certain number of workers certified for trade adjustment assistance, including assistance with regard to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). (Sec. 5) Declares that each certified trade-affected community shall receive a grant of up to $100,000 for planning and technical assistance to develop economic plans for community adjustment assistance and community diversification. Makes community adjustment assistance available for: (1) constructing or expanding the industrial and commercial infrastructure, as well as advanced manufacturing centers, industrial parks, and water and sewer facilities; (2) improving educational opportunities, transportation, and technology infrastructure; (3) establishing small business incubators; and (4) taking other action necessary to capitalize on opportunities to diversify the economy and develop new…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats