H.R. 4698 (108th): To establish a grant program to support cluster-based economic development efforts.

Introduced:
Jun 24, 2004 (108th Congress, 2003–2004)
Sponsor:
Rep. John McHugh [R-NY23]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
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This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 145 (109th) on Jan 04, 2005.

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This bill was introduced on June 24, 2004, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Jun 24, 2004
Cosponsors
none
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House Financial Services

House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Last updated Jun 24, 2004.
4 pages

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6/24/2004--Introduced.
Amends the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make grants in support of cluster-based economic development efforts in regions with low per capita income, high unemployment, or economic adjustment problems. Limits the maximum assistance for any one region to $1 million. Sets Federal cost sharing for projects carried out using funds authorized by this Act at 50 percent. Authorizes in-kind contributions for the non-Federal share of project costs.

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