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.
[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 145 Introduced in House (IH)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 145
To establish a grant program to support cluster-based economic
development efforts.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 4, 2005
Mr. McHugh introduced the following bill; which was 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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A BILL
To establish a grant program to support cluster-based economic
development efforts.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. GRANTS FOR CLUSTER-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
(a) In General.--Title II of the Public Works and Economic
Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3141 et seq.) is amended by adding
at the end the following:
``SEC. 219. GRANTS FOR CLUSTER-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
``(a) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions
apply:
``(1) Cluster.--The term `cluster' means a cluster of
entities that are engaged--
``(A) in similar industries; and
``(B) in joint activities to boost competitiveness
and growth.
``(2) Eligible applicant.--The term `eligible applicant'
means--
``(A) a State or local government;
``(B) an institution of higher education; or
``(C) a nonprofit economic development
organization.
``(3) Region.--The term `region' means an area--
``(A) that is determined by the Secretary to
qualify for grants under this section; and
``(B) that, on the date of submission of an
application for a grant under this section, meets 1 or
more of the criteria described in section 301(a).
``(b) Grants.--On the application of an eligible applicant, the
Secretary may make grants--
``(1) to assess clusters in a region;
``(2) to assess the needs of entities involved in a region;
``(3) to market cluster development programs in a region;
and
``(4) to support staff to operate cluster programs in a
region.
``(c) Maximum Assistance for Each Region.--Not more than $1,000,000
of the amounts made available to carry out this section may be expended
in any 1 region.
``(d) Cost Sharing.--
``(1) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of a
project carried out using funds made available under this
section shall be 50 percent.
``(2) In-kind contributions.--Not more than 50 percent of
the non-Federal share of the cost of a project carried out
using funds made available under this section may be provided
through in-kind contributions.
``(3) Inapplicability of certain section.--Section 204
shall not apply to this section.
``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000, to remain available
until expended.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents contained in
section 1(b) of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965
(42 U.S.C. 3121 note) is amended by inserting after the item relating
to section 218 the following:
``Sec. 219. Grants for cluster-based economic development.''.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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.
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.
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
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