Colonias Gateway Initiative Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants through September 30, 2009, to regional organizations to enhance the availability of affordable housing, economic opportunity, and infrastructure in the colonias.
Defines colonia as a recognized community: (1) along the United States-Mexico border region in Arizona, California, New Mexico; and (2) lacking such services as potable water, adequate sewage systems, and safe and sanitary housing.
Actions
Oct 25, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Oct 16, 2002
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.