Southwest Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2023
The Southwest Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2023 reauthorizes the Southwest Border Regional Commission (SBRC) to support economic development and infrastructure projects in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas border counties. The bill authorizes $100 million annually for 2024-2028 and $200 million annually for 2029-2033 for SBRC programs, including grants for transportation infrastructure, housing, health facilities, and water/wastewater systems. It establishes new capacity building programs focused on workforce development, broadband access, and health professional shortages, with special provisions to waive matching requirements for colonias and Indian tribes. The bill also modifies commission membership rules and voting procedures to streamline decision-making and allows for fund transfers from other federal agencies to support SBRC initiatives.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
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Introduced Dec 12, 2023
Last action Dec 12, 2023
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Dec 12, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Dec 12, 2023
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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