Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act

Summary

Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act This bill requires the Department of Commerce to develop a national strategy for supporting economic opportunity in border communities. The goals of the strategy include increasing the number of jobs in border communities, strengthening U.S. competitiveness in manufacturing, reducing the costs of exports and imports, and increasing opportunities for workforce development. Border communities are municipalities located not more than 15 miles from a land port of entry.  

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Timeline

1. 12 June 2025

   Introduced

   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.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 June 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 June 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 June 2025

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

2 official files

• Introduced in House

  Introduced in House · EN · 12 June 2025

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 June 2025

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Sponsors

• Gabe Vasquez · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• · hspw00 · Standing
• · hsba00 · Standing

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