Market Probability

No market

Status

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Other Chamber

Signed

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Sponsor

Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2](D-NM-2)

2 cosponsors

Summary

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.

Actions (5)

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Jun 13, 2025House committee actions

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.

Jun 12, 2025House floor actions

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.

Jun 12, 2025House floor actions

Introduced in House

Jun 12, 2025Library of Congress

Introduced in House

Jun 12, 2025Library of Congress