H.R.593: To correct certain inequities in the second round of designation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
  • Introduced Feb. 5, 2003
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 27, 2003

Bill Summary

Authorizes appropriations for: (1) 15 specified urban empowerment zones; (2) five rural empowerment zones; and (3) 20 rural enterprise communities.Authorizes such funds' use for: (1) strategic plan implementation, including economic, infrastructure, workforce, and community development; and (2) matching grant payments.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
Referred to House Financial Services
Referred to House Agriculture
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development and Research.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Feb. 5, 2003

Introduced in the House by Frank A. LoBiondo (R-N.J.)

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