Southern New England Regional Commission Act

“(4) The Southern New England Regional Commission.”

“(a) In general—A Commission may make grants to States and local governments, Indian Tribes, and public and nonprofit organizations for projects, approved in accordance with section 15503—

“(1) to develop the transportation infrastructure of the region of the Commission;

“(2) to develop the basic public infrastructure of the region of the Commission;

“(3) to develop the telecommunications infrastructure of the region of the Commission;

“(4) to assist the region of the Commission in obtaining job skills training, skills development and employment-related education, career pathways, apprenticeship opportunities, entrepreneurship, technology, job coaching to address the cliff effect, work supports (including child care), and business development;

“(5) to provide assistance to severely economically distressed and underdeveloped areas of a region that lack financial resources for improving—

“(A) basic health care;

“(B) two-generational practices that improve school and workforce readiness and success; and

“(C) other public services, including work supports critical for families seeking employment, which may include quality child care, transportation, health, and housing;

“(6) to promote resource conservation, tourism, recreation, and preservation of open space in a manner consistent with economic development goals;

“(7) to promote the development of renewable and alternative energy sources;

“(8) to support the maritime economy, including boat and ship building and repair industries;

“(9) to assist in developing defense manufacturing industries;

“(10) to promote the adoption of composite and other innovative materials in public transportation;

“(11) to grow the capacity for successful community economic development in the region of the Commission;

“(12) to provide for employment training for populations seeking employment, including parents in poverty, adults in recovery, and reentry adults, in areas with worker shortages; and

“(13) to otherwise achieve the purposes of this subtitle.”