Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 4003 Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/7/2025, 1:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4003

The bill titled "To direct the Secretary of Commerce to develop a national strategy for supporting economic opportunity in border communities, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 4003 on June 12, 2025.

Congressional Summary of HR 4003

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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Current Status of Bill HR 4003

Bill HR 4003 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 12, 2025. Bill HR 4003 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 12, 2025. Bill HR 4003's most recent activity was 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. as of June 12, 2025