Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2005

H.R. 1349, the Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act of 2005, proposes the creation of four new federal regional commissions: the Delta, Northern Great Plains, Southeast Crescent, and Southwest Border Regional Commissions. These commissions would be tasked with coordinating economic development and infrastructure improvements across specific multi-state regions to address long-term poverty and unemployment.

For citizens living in these areas, the bill aims to stimulate local economies by providing federal grants for projects such as transportation upgrades, telecommunications expansion, and job training programs. By identifying "distressed" counties and supporting local development districts, the legislation seeks to attract private investment and improve the overall quality of life in underserved communities through targeted federal and state cooperation.