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Economic Development Promotion and Resiliency Act

12/29/2022, 11:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7590

Bill 117 HR 7590, also known as the Economic Development Promotion and Resiliency Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of promoting economic growth and resilience in the face of challenges such as natural disasters and economic downturns.

The bill includes provisions aimed at supporting small businesses, investing in infrastructure projects, and providing assistance to communities affected by disasters. It also seeks to promote job creation and workforce development initiatives.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to provide funding for economic development projects in distressed communities. This program would prioritize projects that create jobs, improve infrastructure, and support small businesses. Additionally, the bill includes measures to strengthen the resilience of communities to natural disasters and other emergencies. This includes funding for disaster preparedness and response efforts, as well as support for rebuilding and recovery in the aftermath of disasters. Overall, the Economic Development Promotion and Resiliency Act aims to support economic growth and stability, particularly in underserved communities and in the face of challenges such as natural disasters. It represents a bipartisan effort to address economic challenges and promote resilience in the US economy.

Congressional Summary of HR 7590

Economic Development Promotion and Resiliency Act

This bill modifies the Economic Development Administration's (EDA) public works and economic development programs. For example, the bill establishes grants (1) for predevelopment activities (e.g., community asset mapping); (2) for economic development capacity building; and (3) to support outdoor recreation, tourism, hospitality.

Current Status of Bill HR 7590

Bill HR 7590 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 26, 2022. Bill HR 7590 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 26, 2022.  Bill HR 7590's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of April 27, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7590

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7590

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Community life and organization
- Economic development
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Geography and mapping
- Housing and community development funding
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Infrastructure development
- Labor standards
- Labor-management relations
- Minority and disadvantaged businesses
- Outdoor recreation
- Public-private cooperation
- Rural conditions and development
- Small business
- Transportation and Public Works
- Travel and tourism
- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7590

Economic Development Promotion and Resiliency Act
Economic Development Promotion and Resiliency Act
To reauthorize and improve the programs authorized by the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

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