42 USC 3133 - Coordination

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 11, 2026

§ 3133.

Coordination

(a)

In general

(b)

Meetings

(1)

In general

(2)

Regional commissions

(A)

In general

(B)

Attendees

(i)

the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, serving as Chair;

(ii)

the Federal Cochairpersons of the Regional Commissions, or their designees; and

(iii)

the State Cochairpersons of the Regional Commissions, or their designees.

(C)

Purpose

The purposes of a meeting convened under this paragraph shall include—

(i)

to enhance coordination between the Economic Development Administration and the Regional Commissions in carrying out economic development programs;

(ii)

to reduce duplication of efforts by the Economic Development Administration and the Regional Commissions in carrying out economic development programs;

(iii)

to develop best practices and strategies for fostering regional economic development; and

(iv)

any other purposes as determined appropriate by the Secretary.

(D)

Report

Where applicable and pursuant to subparagraph (C), not later than 1 year after a meeting under this paragraph, the Secretary shall prepare and make publicly available a report detailing, at a minimum—

(i)

the planned actions by the Economic Development Administration and the Regional Commissions to enhance coordination or reduce duplication of efforts and a timeline for implementing those actions; and

(ii)

any best practices and strategies developed.

(Pub. L. 89–136, title I, § 103, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3601; amended Pub. L. 108–373, title I, § 104, Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1759; Pub. L. 118–272, div. B, title II, § 2212, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 3178.)

cite as: 42 USC 3133