Southern New England Regional Commission Act

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Bill Number

HR 5124

Introduced

Nov 15, 2019

Latest Action

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

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Topics

Alternative and renewable resources Connecticut Economic development Employment and training programs Government Operations and Politics Health care quality Health programs administration and funding Infrastructure development Manufacturing Marine and inland water transportation Massachusetts Outdoor recreation Public transit Regional and metropolitan planning Rhode Island State and local government operations Telephone and wireless communication Transportation programs funding Travel and tourism

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Summary

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.

Actions

Nov 18, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Nov 15, 2019

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 15, 2019

Introduced in House

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