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Southwest Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2023
1/6/2024, 10:45 AM
Summary of Bill S 3479
Bill 118 s 3479, also known as the Southwest Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize the Southwest Border Regional Commission (SBRC) for an additional five years. The SBRC was originally established in 2008 to address economic distress and promote economic development in counties along the southwest border of the United States.
The main provisions of the bill include reauthorizing the SBRC through 2028, providing funding for the commission to carry out its mission, and expanding the commission's authority to include additional counties in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas. The bill also includes provisions to improve coordination between the SBRC and other federal agencies, as well as to enhance transparency and accountability in the commission's operations.
Overall, the Southwest Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2023 aims to continue the work of the SBRC in promoting economic development and addressing economic distress in the southwest border region. By reauthorizing the commission and providing funding and support for its activities, the bill seeks to help improve the economic well-being of communities along the southwest border and promote growth and prosperity in the region.
The main provisions of the bill include reauthorizing the SBRC through 2028, providing funding for the commission to carry out its mission, and expanding the commission's authority to include additional counties in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas. The bill also includes provisions to improve coordination between the SBRC and other federal agencies, as well as to enhance transparency and accountability in the commission's operations.
Overall, the Southwest Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2023 aims to continue the work of the SBRC in promoting economic development and addressing economic distress in the southwest border region. By reauthorizing the commission and providing funding and support for its activities, the bill seeks to help improve the economic well-being of communities along the southwest border and promote growth and prosperity in the region.
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Current Status of Bill S 3479
Bill S 3479 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 12, 2023. Bill S 3479 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 12, 2023. Bill S 3479's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of December 12, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3479
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3479
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3479
Southwest Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2023
Southwest Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2023
A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to modify certain requirements for regional commissions, to reauthorize the Southwest Border Regional Commission, and for other purposes.
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