To amend the Delta Development Act to add the Kentucky counties of Hancock, Ohio, and Daviess to the Delta Regional Authority area, and for other purposes.

# HR 6087 Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would expand the Delta Regional Authority (DRA)—a federal agency that provides economic development assistance to economically distressed regions—to include three Kentucky counties: Hancock, Ohio, and Daviess. Currently, these counties are not part of the DRA's service area, so they cannot access the authority's grants, loans, and development programs. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily benefit residents, businesses, and local governments in these three Kentucky counties by making them eligible for federal economic development funding and technical assistance through the DRA.

The changes would also affect the DRA's budget and operations as it expands its geographic coverage. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Brett Guthrie (R-Kentucky) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.