H.R. 2740 · 118th Congress · House

To establish an Office of Colonia Affairs within the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced
Apr 20, 23
Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

This bill establishes the Office of Colonia Affairs within the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide information and resources about federal programs and funding for colonias. Colonias are economically distressed communities near the U.S.-Mexico border. Under the bill, a community must be determined to be a colonia by USDA on the basis of objective criteria, including the lack of a potable water supply, adequate sewage systems, and decent housing.

Action Timeline

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  1. APR 20, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. APR 20, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. APR 20, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Committees

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Agriculture Committee

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Referred: Apr 20, 2023

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