Great Lakes Authority Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 17, 2022)
Great Lakes Authority Act of 2022
This bill establishes the Great Lakes Authority to
- promote economic development and job creation;
- restore and protect fresh water;
- foster innovation to strengthen and expand manufacturing;
- promote cleaner and more sustainable power production;
- establish and administer funding mechanisms to finance clean energy, green infrastructure, water infrastructure, wastewater infrastructure, and broadband infrastructure projects in the region;
- create a regional development plan;
- promote affordable access to energy and broadband services in the region;
- provide technical assistance to entities receiving financial assistance from the authority; and
- select a location for the National Energy Recycling and Conservation Laboratory established by this bill.
The authority must be composed of (1) a chairperson appointed by the President; and (2) one member from each of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
What just happenedMar 31, 2022
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4011-4012)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 17, 2022
- Mar 31, 2022IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4011-4012)
- Mar 18, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee - Mar 18, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee - Mar 17, 2022IntroReferralH11100
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.
Financial Services Committee - Mar 17, 2022IntroReferralH11100
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 - Mar 17, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 17, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House