University Centers for Growth, Development, Prosperity (GDP) Act

1/26/2024, 11:00 PM
Congress
118

Number
HR - 6130

Introduced on
2023-11-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/1/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

University Centers for Growth, Development, Prosperity (GDP) Act

This bill requires the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to establish in each state a university center at an institution of higher education that must, to the extent possible, collaborate with economic development districts, provide technical assistance and business development services to area businesses, and conduct research and analysis relating to economic development. In selecting such centers, the EDA must prioritize Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and other minority-serving institutions.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to establish university centers to encourage certain economic development, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Commerce

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/26/2024

University Centers for Growth, Development, Prosperity (GDP) Act

This bill requires the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to establish in each state a university center at an institution of higher education that m...


Latest Action11/14/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.