[20211217]IF11744_成立一个有资金支持的联邦地区委员会.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated December 17, 2021Forming a Funded Federal Regional CommissionThe Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act (IIJA, P.L. 117-58) included $5 million in funding for the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) and $1.25 million for the Southwest Border Regional Commission. Both commissions are authorized. However, the SBRC is not currently operational, and the SCRC was recently activated following the confirmation of the first SCRC federal co-chair in December 2021. Although appropriations are necessary for their full activation, they are also insufficient without additional steps. This In Focus describes potential additional steps that may be necessary for a federal regional commission to achieve full formation, and potential policy options for Congress as it continues to consider creating new federal regional commissions and authorities. Background on the Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities Seven federal regional commissions and authorities have been authorized by Congress to address instances of major economic distress in geographically defined socio-economic regions. Congress authorized the first federal regional commission, the