H.R. 4003
119th Congress
Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act
2
Cosponsors
5
Actions
0
Amendments
0
Committees
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Since introduced
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
13 June 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 14 April 2026
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.
Timeline
5 actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
13 June 2025 · Committee
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.
12 June 2025 · IntroReferral
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.
12 June 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
12 June 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
12 June 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
2 cosponsors
Sponsor
Democrat:Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]NMCosponsors
- Republican2100%
- Republican:Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]PA
- Republican:Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]AZ
Classification
Policy area
CommerceCosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 1 on 12 June 2025 to 2 on 25 June 2025.
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