Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2022

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 3698 Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 9:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3698

Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill makes various changes to the authorities and programs of regional economic and infrastructure development commissions.

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes the Southwest Border Regional Commission, the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, and the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) and establishes and expands NBRC grant programs. The NBRC must establish a state capacity building program to provide grants to commission states (Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont) to better support business retention and expansion in eligible counties and for other specified purposes. Each commission state shall provide to the NBRC an annual work plan that includes the proposed use of the grant.

Additionally, the NBRC may make grants for the planning, construction, equipment, and operation of demonstration health, nutrition, and child care projects. Such grants must give special emphasis to projects and activities to address substance use disorders, including opioid and methamphetamine use.

The bill authorizes these regional commissions (as part of economic and infrastructure development grants) to (1) design, build, implement, or upgrade transportation or basic public infrastructure or workforce capacity to support the adaptation to and mitigation of climate challenges; and (2) promote the production of housing to meet economic development and workforce needs.

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Current Status of Bill S 3698

Bill S 3698 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 17, 2022. Bill S 3698 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 17, 2022. Bill S 3698's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of February 17, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3698

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Government Operations and Politics

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Air qualityChild care and developmentClimate change and greenhouse gasesDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEconomic developmentEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHousing and community development fundingHousing supply and affordabilityInfrastructure developmentInternet, web applications, social mediaMaineNew HampshireNew York StateNutrition and dietPublic participation and lobbyingRegional and metropolitan planningSolid waste and recyclingState and local government operationsTransportation programs fundingVermontWater qualityWater resources fundingWater use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3698

Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2022Northern Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2022A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to modify certain requirements for Regional Commissions, to reauthorize the Northern Border Regional Commission, and for other purposes.

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