# 117-hr-7572: University Centers for Growth, Development, Prosperity (GDP) Act

117-hr-7572, University Centers for Growth, Development, Prosperity (GDP) Act, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33] (D-CA); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-7572
- Congress: 117
- Title: University Centers for Growth, Development, Prosperity (GDP) Act
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Introduced: 2022-04-26
- Sponsor: Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

University Centers for Growth, Development, Prosperity (GDP) Act This bill requires the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to establish in each state a university center at an institution of higher education that must, to the extent possible, collaborate with economic development districts, provide technical assistance and business development services to area businesses, and conduct research and analysis relating to economic development. In selecting such centers, the EDA must prioritize Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and other minority-serving institutions.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2022-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hr-7572 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7572)

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