Southern New England Regional Commission Act
USA117th CongressS-900| Senate
| Updated: 3/23/2021
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic Senator
Rhode Island
Cosponsors (1)
Environment and Public Works Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Latest Companion Bill Action
HR 117-2134Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Government Operations and Politics
Alternative and renewable resourcesChild care and developmentConnecticutEconomic developmentEmployment and training programsFamily servicesHealth care qualityHealth programs administration and fundingInfrastructure developmentManufacturingMarine and inland water transportationMassachusettsMaterialsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentOutdoor recreationPoverty and welfare assistancePublic transitRegional and metropolitan planningRhode IslandState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationTransportation programs fundingTravel and tourism
Southern New England Regional Commission Act
USA117th CongressS-900| Senate
| Updated: 3/23/2021
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Latest Companion Bill Action
HR 117-2134Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic Senator
Rhode Island
Cosponsors (1)
Environment and Public Works Committee
Government Operations and Politics
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesChild care and developmentConnecticutEconomic developmentEmployment and training programsFamily servicesHealth care qualityHealth programs administration and fundingInfrastructure developmentManufacturingMarine and inland water transportationMassachusettsMaterialsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentOutdoor recreationPoverty and welfare assistancePublic transitRegional and metropolitan planningRhode IslandState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationTransportation programs fundingTravel and tourism