H.R. 2222 (111th): Green Communities Act

Introduced:
Apr 30, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Allyson Schwartz [D-PA13]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 30, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 30, 2009
Cosponsors
24 cosponsors (23D, 1R) (show)
Committees

House Financial Services

House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Full Title

To direct the Secretary of Commerce to make grants for programs promoting community greening initiatives, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Apr 30, 2009.
9 pages

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4/30/2009--Introduced.
Green Communities Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce, through the Economic Development Administration, to make grants to municipalities to promote community greening initiatives (defined as programs increasing economic development through environmental improvements). Directs the Secretary to select 80 municipalities to receive grants. Requires an eligible program partner to develop and plan such an initiative, which may include revitalizing municipal parks and public spaces, tree plantings, green roof construction, and vacant lot management. Directs the Secretary to make grants to, or enter into contracts with, five nonprofit organizations to provide technical assistance and training to eligible program partners in developing, planning, implementing, and assessing initiatives.

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