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HR 9921118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To amend the Delta Development Act to include the parish of Terrebonne as a Delta Regional Authority area.

Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 24, 2024
Latest Action Date
Oct 5, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

This bill proposes an amendment to the Delta Development Act to designate Terrebonne Parish as part of the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) area. The DRA is a federal-state partnership aimed at promoting economic development and improving quality of life in the Mississippi Delta region. Including Terrebonne Parish would extend the Authority's programs and resources to this additional area, potentially enabling access to federal funding and development initiatives targeted at regional economic growth and infrastructure improvements.

Bottom Line

The bill seeks to expand the geographic scope of the Delta Regional Authority by adding Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, to its service area, thereby potentially increasing economic development opportunities for that parish.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • Amends the Delta Development Act to include Terrebonne Parish as part of the Delta Regional Authority area.
  • The Delta Regional Authority focuses on economic development and infrastructure improvements in designated regions.
  • The bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management but has since failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Residents and businesses in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana', 'Delta Regional Authority as an organization', 'Local and regional economic development agencies', 'Potentially state and local governments involved in regional development']

Potential Concerns

["The bill's failure or expiration means no immediate changes or benefits will occur without reintroduction or new legislation.", 'Implementation would require coordination between federal and state agencies to integrate Terrebonne Parish into existing DRA programs.', "Potential costs associated with expanding the DRA's service area and administering additional projects.", 'Oversight mechanisms would need to ensure equitable distribution of resources and effective use of funds in the newly included area.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the 118th Congress and referred to a relevant subcommittee focused on economic development and public buildings. It falls within the policy area of Transportation and Public Works, reflecting the DRA's role in regional infrastructure and economic initiatives. The bill status is marked as failed or expired, indicating it did not advance to passage during the legislative session.

Hidden Impact Review

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Indirect Effects

['Potential increased economic activity and infrastructure development in Terrebonne Parish due to access to DRA programs.', 'Possible shifts in regional planning and coordination efforts to integrate the new parish into existing DRA initiatives.', 'Enhanced collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies in the expanded service area.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The bill lacks a detailed official summary and full text in the provided data, limiting comprehensive analysis. The failure or expiration status indicates no current legislative effect. Oversight considerations include monitoring how the inclusion of new areas in federal regional authorities impacts resource distribution and program effectiveness. Transparency about funding allocations and project outcomes in newly added areas will be important for accountability.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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