Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act
- Last Action
- 6/13/2025
Actions
- 2025-06-13Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 2025-06-12Referred 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.
- 2025-06-12Referred 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.
- 2025-06-12Introduced in House
- 2025-06-12Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2025-06-12 (00)
Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act
This bill requires the Department of Commerce to develop a national strategy for supporting economic opportunity in border communities. The goals of the strategy include increasing the number of jobs in border communities, strengthening U.S. competitiveness in manufacturing, reducing the costs of exports and imports, and increasing opportunities for workforce development.
Border communities are municipalities located not more than 15 miles from a land port of entry.
Cosponsors (2)
- Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
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