HR 5124 · 116th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Southern New England Regional Commission Act

Introduced 2019-11-15· Sponsored by Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.(2019-11-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (5)

5 Democrats