What does Preamble of RESTART Communities Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Secretary of Commerce and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide for collaboration between the Economic Development Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to promote economic revitalization efforts of environmentally contaminated sites, and for other purposes,' aims to promote economic revitalization of environmentally contaminated sites. The bill directs the Secretary of Commerce and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to collaborate. The collaboration will involve the Economic Development Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency.

What does SHORT TITLE. of RESTART Communities Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Revitalization Efforts for Sustainable Transformation And Remediation for Thriving Communities Act of 2026.

What does ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL of RESTART Communities Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes coordination between the Secretary of Commerce and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promote economic revitalization of eligible sites before, during, and after environmental remediation. The Secretary and Administrator may establish a memorandum of understanding or other interagency agreement to coordinate these activities. Interagency activities may include establishing processes to promote timely action, supporting access to technical assistance and grant programs, and supporting access to best practices for economic revitalization plans. The section authorizes support for collecting public input from site stakeholders and surrounding communities. It also supports the development and dissemination of best practices, data collection, and workforce development activities related to economic revitalization. The Secretary and Administrator are authorized to consult with other governmental entities. Within three years of enactment, a report detailing interagency activities, achievements, workforce development, and potential expansion opportunities must be submitted to specified congressional committees. The term 'economic revitalization' is defined as efforts to create or retain long-term private sector job opportunities. An 'eligible site' is defined as a site of environmental contamination where the Assistant Secretary or Administrator plans to, is doing, or has previously done certain actions.

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RESTART Communities Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/9/2026 · Introduced: 4/9/2026

Author: Haley Stevens (D-MI)

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The bill establishes coordination between the Secretary of Commerce and the Environmental Protection Agency to promote economic revitalization of environmentally contaminated sites.
It supports activities like technical assistance, grant programs, public input, and workforce development related to economic revitalization efforts at eligible sites.
The bill requires a report to Congress detailing interagency activities, achievements, and potential expansion opportunities within three years of enactment.

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