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Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program Act of 2025

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 3585 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
8
Latest action
May 24, 2025

What it does

The bill would amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to create a pilot program administered by the Secretary of Commerce that awards competitive grants to specified recipients—such as nonprofit or public organizations with multi-state experience—to provide technical assistance, capacity building, and support to eligible business district organizations in low-income, rural, minority, and Native communities. The program aims to strengthen local business districts by enhancing their ability to support small businesses, attract investment, and revitalize commercial areas through grants of at least two years’ duration, with priority given to applicants serving distressed…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    May 23, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · May 24, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

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