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H.R. 2170 (106th)

Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities Enhancement Act of 1999

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Introduced

10 June 1999

Last action

10 June 1999 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], JOHN LEWIS, Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], FRANK LOBIONDO, Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], MICHAEL CAPUANO, Sanford Bishop, James Clyburn, Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Phelps, David D. [D-IL-19], Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2], Rep. Mascara, Frank [D-PA-20], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], JOHN DUNCAN, Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23], Rep. Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. Spence, Floyd [R-SC-2], Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4], Richard Neal, Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-3], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rosa DeLauro, Rep. Dooley, Calvin M. [D-CA-20], Rep. Bryant, Ed [R-TN-7]

Subjects

Environment

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Summary

Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities Enhancement Act of 1999 - Amends title XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services) of the Social Security Act to revise additional grants requirements, providing for: (1) additional State entitlements to grants for designated qualified empowerment zones and qualified enterprise communities as well as for strategic planning communities (currently not provided for); (2) specified funding for such additional designated qualified empowerment zone State grants (according to urban or rural status) as well as for additional designated qualified enterprise community State grants and strategic planning community State grants; (3) direct grants to the governing bodies of eligible Indian tribes or Alaska Native villages or regional or village corporations, subject to certain conditions; (4) use of grant funds for revolving loan fund loans to residents, institutions, organizations, or businesses that hire disadvantaged adults and youths; and (5) environmental review to ensure that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and other applicable Federal law are most effectively implemented in connection with the expenditure of grant funds under SSA title XX additional grants provisions.

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Timeline

  1. 10 June 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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  2. 10 June 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1219)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 June 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 June 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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