To establish an Office of Economic Development Information in the Economic Development Administration.
Economic Development Information Act of 1997 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish in the Economic Development Administration an Office of Economic Development Information (the Office) to: (1) serve as a central information clearinghouse on matters relating to Federal, State, and municipal economic development programs and activities; (2) help applicants locate economic development assistance programs; and (3) develop electronic links or other connections to information databases, both public and private, and to other individuals in the process of identifying and applying for such economic development programs. Prescribes database contents.
Requires the Office to establish the means to ensure easy public access to its database service.
Authorizes appropriations.
Committee on Banking and Financial Services discharged.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2022-2023)
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Banking and 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.
Referred to House Banking and Financial Services
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Economic Development.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
See H.R.4275.
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