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119-hr-8238119th CongressWALLET

RESTART Communities Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would create an interagency framework between the Economic Development Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to coordinate economic revitalization at contaminated sites before, during, and after cleanup. It focuses on technical assistance, access to federal grants and loans, community engagement, environmental justice, and building a local workforce around eligible sites.

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  • Communities near eligible sites would get structured chances to give input and access best practices aimed at revitalization and helping economically distressed areas.
  • Site stakeholders and local governments would gain coordinated access to technical assistance, relevant federal grant and loan programs, and data-sharing to track progress at contaminated sites.
  • Workers and students would see support for internships, fellowships, credential and curriculum development, and professional training to boost local cleanup and redevelopment capacity, subject to available appropriations.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Defines eligible contaminated sites

If enacted, the bill would define who and what count as eligible for the revitalization effort. "Eligible site" would mean a current or former contaminated site. It would include sites where Commerce or EPA plans, is, or has provided engagement, funding, or technical help. "Economic revitalization" would mean creating or keeping long-term private-sector jobs and improving physical infrastructure. "Site stakeholder" would mean any non-Commerce and non-EPA entity engaged in revitalization.

Help for communities near polluted sites

If enacted, the Assistant Secretary at Commerce and the EPA Administrator would work together to speed reuse of polluted sites. They would help local developers, businesses, and communities access federal grants and loans and get technical assistance. They would support data sharing, public input, and education and workforce programs like internships and training. Internships and fellowships would depend on future appropriations.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]

MI • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 4/9/2026

  • Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 6/3/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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