S2959-118

Reported

To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize brownfields revitalization funding, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Sep 27, 2023

At a Glance

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Legislative Progress

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Introduced Committee Passed
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Summary

What This Bill Does

Reauthorizes EPA brownfields program through 2029 with improvements for small and disadvantaged community access. Reduces cost-share for small communities.

Who Benefits and How

Small and disadvantaged communities gain improved grant access. Brownfields cleanup continues. Community engagement requirements expanded.

Who Bears the Burden and How

EPA administers reauthorized program. Cost-share reduced for eligible communities.

Key Provisions

  • Reauthorizes brownfields through 2029
  • Reduces cost-share from 20% to 10% for small/disadvantaged communities
  • Expands eligible grant recipients to 501(c)(6) organizations
Model: claude-opus-4
Generated: Jan 10, 2026 19:20

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

Reauthorizes brownfields cleanup and redevelopment programs through 2029

Policy Domains

Environment Brownfields Community Development

Legislative Strategy

"Continue and improve brownfields cleanup programs"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Environment Brownfields
Actor Mappings
"administrator"
→ EPA Administrator

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