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Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act

USA119th CongressHR-4003| House 
| Updated: 6/13/2025
Gabe Vasquez

Gabe Vasquez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (2)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Financial Services Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Secretary of Commerce to develop a comprehensive national strategy designed to bolster economic opportunity in border communities , defined as municipalities within 15 miles of a land port of entry. The strategy's primary goals include increasing job creation in critical sectors such as logistics, international trade, manufacturing, transportation, and agriculture , alongside strengthening United States manufacturing competitiveness. Furthermore, it aims to reduce the costs associated with exports and imports and expand opportunities for workforce development , including vocational training tailored to these industries. The strategy must assess incentives, recommend statutory or regulatory changes, and coordinate with other federal agencies like the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, and Transportation to evaluate the role of existing programs and infrastructure. The Secretary is required to submit a report on this national strategy to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2917
Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2025
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.
Jun 13, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2917
    Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act


  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 12, 2025
    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.


  • June 13, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Commerce

Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act

USA119th CongressHR-4003| House 
| Updated: 6/13/2025
This bill mandates the Secretary of Commerce to develop a comprehensive national strategy designed to bolster economic opportunity in border communities , defined as municipalities within 15 miles of a land port of entry. The strategy's primary goals include increasing job creation in critical sectors such as logistics, international trade, manufacturing, transportation, and agriculture , alongside strengthening United States manufacturing competitiveness. Furthermore, it aims to reduce the costs associated with exports and imports and expand opportunities for workforce development , including vocational training tailored to these industries. The strategy must assess incentives, recommend statutory or regulatory changes, and coordinate with other federal agencies like the Departments of Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, and Transportation to evaluate the role of existing programs and infrastructure. The Secretary is required to submit a report on this national strategy to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2917
Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2025
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.
Jun 13, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2917
    Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act


  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 12, 2025
    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.


  • June 13, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Gabe Vasquez

Gabe Vasquez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (2)
Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Financial Services Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted