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- H.R.2222
H.R.2222: Green Communities Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced April 30, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 1, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (24 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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.
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to House Financial Services
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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| April 30, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Allyson Y. Schwartz (D-Pa.) |