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HR 8238·Federal·house

RESTART Communities Act of 2026

In CommitteeFiled Apr 9, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11] (D)
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Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Apr 9, 2026

Summary

The RESTART Communities Act orders the Secretary of Commerce and the EPA Administrator to coordinate efforts between the Economic Development Administration and EPA to spur economic revitalization of polluted or former industrial sites. It applies to any “eligible site” where federal agencies are already providing technical assistance, funding, or engagement. The goal is to create jobs, improve infrastructure, and involve local communities in cleanup and redevelopment.

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