Interagency Task Force on the Economic Development of the Southwest Border
Creates Task Force to Boost Economic Development on Southwest Border
What it does
Agencies must join an interagency task force to coordinate federal programs, study local needs, recommend development options, and report progress to the Vice President on schedule.
Real-world impact
- Coordinates federal support for local economic projects in border communities.
- Requires agencies to produce scheduled reports on actions and progress.
- Applies to areas within 150 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Summary
This order establishes an interagency Task Force to coordinate federal efforts to boost economic development in the Southwest Border region. It directs Cabinet-level agencies to analyze programs, recommend short- and long-term options, and work with state, tribal, and local leaders.
The Task Force must focus on pilot communities, integrate existing federal initiatives, and report progress to the Vice President on set dates, including reports through April 15, 2002. The region covered is up to 150 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and California.
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