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H.R. 2831 (103rd)

Economic Conversion Clearinghouse Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

2 August 1993

Last action

13 August 1993 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

Sponsors

Rep. Schenk, Lynn [D-CA-49], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-19], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Baker, Bill [R-CA-10], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

26 August 2025

Defence

Summary

Economic Conversion Clearinghouse Act - Establishes within the Department of Commerce the Office of Economic Conversion Information to: (1) serve as a central information clearinghouse on matters relating to economic adjustment and defense conversion programs and activities of the Federal and State governments; and (2) aid persons in applying for economic adjustment and defense conversion assistance under Federal, State, and local laws. Outlines further Office functions, including: (1) the development of information data bases for use in identifying and applying for such assistance; (2) the establishment of mechanisms to assure easy access to such information data bases, as well as their user-friendliness (including establishing a toll-free number); and (3) the conduct of a regular review of the various agencies and programs in the Federal system involving economic adjustment and defense conversion. Establishes the Interagency Economic Conversion Information Coordinating Committee to: (1) advise and make appropriate recommendations to the Office; (2) coordinate and facilitate the information gathering and monitoring activities of the Office among Federal departments and agencies; (3) aid the Office in preparing and presenting information in an accessible, user-friendly manner; and (4) assist the Office in making technical assistance personnel available as needed. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 2 August 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 August 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 August 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 August 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5709)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 4 August 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.

    Source: Committee

  6. 4 August 1993

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

  7. 13 August 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Competitiveness.

    Source: Committee

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