H.R. 1655 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Community Economic Opportunity Act of 2015
H.R. 1655 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Mar 26, 2015, sponsored by Michael G. Fitzpatrick with 119 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 26, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 119
- Policy area
- Housing and Community Development
What it does
Community Economic Opportunity Act of 2015 This bill amends the Community Services Block Grant Act to revise the Act and reauthorize it through FY2023. States must adopt performance requirements and performance benchmarks to be included as part of the performance measurement system under this Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael G. Fitzpatrick (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 69 Democrats, 50 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 26, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (Nov 16, 2015)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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