Southern New England Regional Commission Act
- Last Action
- 3/23/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-23Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 2021-03-23Introduced in Senate
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 (1)
- John Reed (D-RI)
Subjects
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Child care and development
- Connecticut
- Economic development
- Employment and training programs
- Family services
- Health care quality
- Health programs administration and funding
- Infrastructure development
- Manufacturing
- Marine and inland water transportation
- Massachusetts
- Materials
- Military procurement, research, weapons development
- Outdoor recreation
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Public transit
- Regional and metropolitan planning
- Rhode Island
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