Southern New England Regional Commission Act
- Last Action
- 3/24/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-24Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 2021-03-23Referred 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.
- 2021-03-23Referred 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.
- 2021-03-23Introduced in House
- 2021-03-23Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-23 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (7)
- Lori Trahan (D-MA)
- Stephen Lynch (D-MA)
- Joe Courtney (D-CT)
- Jake Auchincloss (D-MA)
- RICHARD NEAL (D-MA)
- JAMES LANGEVIN (D-RI)
- Seth Moulton (D-MA)
Subjects
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Connecticut
- Economic development
- Employment and training programs
- 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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