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H.R. 4003

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.R. 4003, the Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act, was introduced in the House on Jun 12, 2025 by Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D) with 2 co-sponsors. It was referred to Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, and last saw action on Jun 13, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Record

Text

H.R. 4003 has 2 co-sponsors.

hb4003/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 4003 IH: Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2025-06-12
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  H. R. 4003  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   June 12, 2025   Mr. Vasquez  (for himself and  Mr. Ciscomani ) 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   A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Commerce to develop a national strategy for supporting economic opportunity in border communities, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act  .
2.
National strategy for supporting economic opportunity in border communities
(a)
Development of national strategy
The Secretary shall develop a national strategy for supporting economic opportunity in border communities.
(b)
Goals of national strategy
The goals of the national strategy developed under subsection (a) are the following:
(1)
Increasing the number of jobs in border communities, with a focus on the following industries:
(A)
Logistics.
(B)
International trade.
(C)
Manufacturing.
(D)
Transportation.
(E)
Agriculture.
(2)
Strengthening United States competitiveness in manufacturing.
(3)
Reducing the costs of exports and imports.
(4)
Increasing the number of opportunities for workforce development, including by providing vocational training for the industries described in paragraph (1).
(c)
Content of national strategy
The national strategy developed under subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1)
Assessment of incentives, including tax incentives, for economic development in border communities.
(2)
Recommendations for statutory or regulatory changes necessary to achieve the goals described in subsection (b).
(3)
Coordination with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to evaluate the role of rural housing, infrastructure, and economic development programs in supporting economic development in border communities.
(4)
Coordination with the Secretary of Transportation to evaluate the role of highway and railway infrastructure in supporting economic development in border communities.
(d)
Report
Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the national strategy developed under subsection (a).
(e)
Definitions
In this section:
(1)
Border community
The term  border community  means a municipality not more than 15 miles from a land port of entry.
(2)
Secretary
The term  Secretary  means the Secretary of Commerce.

Tracker

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  1. Introduced2025-06-12
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

CRS Summary

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Introduced in House Jun 12, 2025

hb4003/introduced-in-house.md

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Introduced in House (06/12/2025)

Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to develop a national strategy for supporting economic opportunity in border communities. The goals of the strategy include increasing the number of jobs in border communities, strengthening U.S. competitiveness in manufacturing, reducing the costs of exports and imports, and increasing opportunities for workforce development.

Border communities are municipalities located not more than 15 miles from a land port of entry.

Sponsors

Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D) sponsors H.R. 4003, and 2 members have co-sponsored it, 1 of them from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.R. 4003 went before 3 committees: Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee, Financial Services and Transportation and Infrastructure.

Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
Referred to · Jun 13, 2025 · 127 Bills
Financial Services
Financial Services
Referred To · Jun 12, 2025 · 559 Bills
Transportation and Infrastructure
Transportation and Infrastructure
Referred To · Jun 12, 2025 · 156 Bills

Actions

H.R. 4003 has taken 3 actions since Jun 12, 2025, the latest on Jun 13, 2025.

ChamberAction
Jun 13, 2025
House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
Jun 12, 2025
House
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2025
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.Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Votes

H.R. 4003 has not gone to a roll call.

1 bill is related to H.R. 4003.

Titles

H.R. 4003 goes by 3 titles, 1 of them short titles.

  • Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act — Display Title
  • Economic Opportunity for Border Communities Act — Short Title(s) as Introduced
  • To direct the Secretary of Commerce to develop a national strategy for supporting economic opportunity in border communities, and for other purposes. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 4003 under Commerce, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 4003’s is Commerce.

hr4003/policy-areas.txt
CommerceAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 4003, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 101 (Thursday, June 12, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. VASQUEZ:H.R. 4003.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, section 8, Clauses 1 and 18 of the United StateConstitution, to provide for the general welfare and make alllaws necessary and proper to carry out the powers of theCongress.[Page H2823]

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