To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize brownfields revitalization funding, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mrs. Capito, without amendment
Mrs. Capito (for herself and Ms. Blunt Rochester) introduced the …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Reauthorizes CERCLA brownfields grants through FY2025-2030, reduces matching requirements for small and disadvantaged communities from 20% to 10%, and expands eligible applicants to include 501(c)(6) organizations.
Who Benefits and How
Small and disadvantaged communities gain reduced matching requirements. 501(c)(6) business leagues become eligible for grants. Local communities receive enhanced engagement requirements in project decisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
EPA administers expanded program. Grant applicants must demonstrate community engagement plans. Federal budget funds reauthorized program.
Key Provisions
- Reauthorizes through FY2025-2030
- Reduces matching share from 20% to 10% for small/disadvantaged communities
- Adds 501(c)(6) organizations as eligible applicants
- Requires plans for diverse local group engagement
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Reauthorizes EPA brownfields program through 2030 with improved access for small and disadvantaged communities
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Improve brownfields access for underserved communities"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_administrator"
- → EPA Administrator
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