To amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to establish university centers to encourage certain economic development, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · November 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
University Centers for Growth, Development, Prosperity (GDP) Act
This bill requires the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to establish in each state a university center at an institution of higher education that must, to the extent possible, collaborate with economic development districts, provide technical assistance and business development services to area businesses, and conduct research and analysis relating to economic development. In selecting such centers, the EDA must prioritize Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and other minority-serving institutions.
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