Bills · HR 4003
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4003Commerce
Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act
INTRO JUN 12· LAST ACTION JUN 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because communities along U.S. borders often face unique economic challenges and opportunities due to their location, including cross-border trade, infrastructure demands, and sometimes a fluctuating workforce. If this bill becomes law, it would ensure the federal government actively focuses on creating a targeted strategy to help these areas thrive economically. This could lead to more stable jobs, improved infrastructure for trade and transportation, and better vocational training for local residents.
Without this bill, there wouldn't be a dedicated national strategy to coordinate federal efforts for economic development in border communities. Current programs might continue in a less coordinated manner, potentially missing opportunities for concentrated growth and support in these specific and strategically important regions.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of Commerce to develop a national strategy for supporting economic opportunity in border communities.
This creates a clear federal mandate to focus on the unique economic needs of border regions.
PROVISION 02
Sets specific goals for the strategy, including increasing jobs in key industries (logistics, trade, manufacturing, transportation, agriculture) and strengthening U.S. manufacturing competitiveness.
These goals provide a clear direction for the strategy and target specific areas for growth.
PROVISION 03
Requires the strategy to assess economic incentives, recommend statutory or regulatory changes, and coordinate with other federal agencies (HUD, Agriculture, Transportation) on infrastructure and economic development programs.
This ensures the strategy is comprehensive, considers legislative changes, and leverages resources from multiple government departments.
PROVISION 04
Defines a 'border community' as a municipality not more than 15 miles from a land port of entry.
This provides a clear and specific scope for which communities the strategy will target.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Secretary to submit a report on the national strategy to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment.
This ensures accountability and keeps Congress informed about the strategy's development.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· New Mexico
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
35
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJUN 13
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
JUN 12
Introduced in House
JUN 12
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4003
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 12, 2025
Last actionJun 13, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 12, 2025
House BillHR 4003Commerce
Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act
INTRODUCED JUN 12, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 13, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
2
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