,,ii #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bdfd ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #bb1 #bjba,mr4 ,coons 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,bennet1 ,ms4 ,klobuchar1 and ,ms4 ,rosen7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to require the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary for ,economic ,development1 to establish a ,,recompete grant program to provide flexible1 #aj-year block grants for purposes of creating quality jobs1 providing resources to help local residents access opportunities and attain and retain employment1 increasing local per capita income and employment rates1 and supporting long-term1 sustained economic growth and opportunity in persistently distressed areas1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,rebuilding ,economies and ,creating ,opportunities for ,more ,people to ,excel ,act or the ,,recompete ,act4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,applicable area ,the term applicable area-- 7,a7 with respect to a local labor market1 local community1 or partial local labor market-- 7i7 means-- 7,i7 the geographical area of the local labor market1 local community1 or partial local labor market2 and 7,,ii7 each corresponding unit of local government in the geographical area described in subclause 7,i72 and 7ii7 does not include any ,tribal land in the geographical area described in clause 7i77,i71 unless the ,tribal government with jurisdiction over the ,tribal land elects to participate in an applicable cooperation agreement under section #c7;b77#b77;,b72 and 7,b7 with respect to a ,tribal government1 means the ,tribal land subject to the jurisdiction of the ,tribal government4 7#b7 ,applicant ,the term applicant means-- 7,a7 a unit of general local government1 such as a county or a county equivalent 7including a borough in the ,state of ,alaska and a parish in the ,state of ,louisiana71 city1 town1 village1 or other general-purpose political subdivision of a ,state2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,c7 a territory or possession of the ,united ,states2 7,d7 a ,tribal government2 7,e7 a ,state-authorized political subdivision or other entity1 such as a special-purpose entity engaged in economic development activities2 7,f7 a public or private nonprofit organization1 acting in cooperation with the officials of a political subdivision or entity described in subparagraph 7,e72 7,g7 an economic development district 7as defined in section #c of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cabb772 and 7,h7 a consortium of units of general local government within an applicable area4 7#c7 ,cooperation agreement ,the term cooperation agreement means an agreement entered into under section #c7;b7 relating to the implementation of a ,,recompete plan for an applicable area4 7#d7 ,eligible ,the term eligible means-- 7,a7 with respect to a local labor market1 local community1 partial local labor market1 or ,tribal government1 that the local labor market1 local community1 partial local labor market1 or ,tribal government meets the applicable distress eligibility criteria described in section #c7;a72 and 7,b7 with respect to an applicant or lead entity1 that the applicant or lead entity has submitted an application for a ,,recompete grant under section #d7;a77#b7 relating to a local labor market1 local community1 partial local labor market1 or ,tribal government described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#e7 ,lead entity ,the term lead entity means an applicant designated to act as a lead entity pursuant to an applicable cooperation agreement4 7#f7 ,local community 7,a7 ,in general ,the term local community means the area served by an applicant described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 that-- 7i7 7,i7 is located within a local labor market or partial local labor market that is not eligible2 or 7,,ii7 is not coexistent with a local labor market2 and 7ii7 meets such additional criteria1 including a minimum population requirement1 as the ,secretary may establish4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term local community includes a consortium of #b or more applicants described in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 all of which are located within the same local labor market2 or 7ii7 each of which is directly adjacent to an area described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#g7 ,local labor market ,the term local labor market means any of the following areas that contains #a or more applicants described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b73 7,a7 ,a commuting zone1 as defined by the ,economic ,research ,service of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7,b7 ,subject to subparagraph 7,c71 if #a or more discrete metropolitan statistical areas or micropolitan statistical areas1 as defined by the ,office of ,management and ,budget 7collectively referred to as core-based statistical areas71 exist within a commuting zone described in subparagraph 7,a71 each such core-based statistical area4 7,c7 ,if the remaining area of a commuting zone described in subparagraph 7,a71 excluding all core-based statistical areas within the commuting zone described in subparagraph 7,b71 contains #a or fewer counties and has a population of #g1ejj or fewer residents1 that remaining area combined with an adjacent core-based statistical area within the commuting zone4 7#h7 ,partial local labor market ,the term partial local labor market means a geographical area that-- 7,a7 is located within1 but is not coextensive with1 a local labor market2 and 7,b7 contains #a or more applicants described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b74 7#i7 ,prime-age ,the term prime-age means individuals between the ages of #be years and #ed years4 7#aj7 ,prime-age employment gap 7,a7 ,in general ,the term prime-age employment gap1 with respect to an applicable area1 means the difference 7expressed as a percentage71 calculated in accordance with subparagraph 7,b71 between-- 7i7 the national #e-year average prime-age employment rate2 and 7ii7 the #e-year average prime-age employment rate of the applicable area4 7,b7 ,calculation ,for purposes of calculating the prime-age employment gap under subparagraph 7,a71 an applicant shall use data relating to the most recent #e-year period for which data are available preceding the first date of the application period established for the applicant under section #d7;a77#b77;,b74 7#aa7 ,prime-age employment rate 7,a7 ,in general ,the term prime-age employment rate1 with respect to an applicable area1 means the quotient 7expressed as a percentage71 calculated in accordance with subparagraph 7,b71 obtained by dividing-- 7i7 the #e-year average quantity of the prime-age population of the applicable area that is employed2 by 7ii7 the total prime-age population of the applicable area4 7,b7 ,calculation ,for purposes of calculating the prime-age employment rate under subparagraph 7,a71 an applicant shall use data relating to the most recent #e-year period for which data are available preceding the first date of the application period established for the applicant under section #d7;a77#b77;,b74 7#ab7 ,recipient ,the term recipient means1 as applicable-- 7,a7 an applicant to which a ,,recompete grant is provided2 or 7,b7 a lead entity designated pursuant to a cooperation agreement entered into under section #c7;b7 for an applicable area for which a ,,recompete grant is provided4 7#ac7 ,,recompete grant ,the term ,,recompete grant means a grant provided to a recipient under section #d7;a74 7#ad7 ,,recompete plan ,the term ,,recompete plan means a plan developed by an applicant under section #d7;b74 7#ae7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary for ,economic ,development4 7#af7 ,subrecipient ,the term subrecipient means an applicant located within an applicable area that-- 7,a7 is not a recipient2 but 7,b7 receives funds provided under a ,,recompete grant in such manner and in such amounts as may be agreed to in the ,,recompete plan for the applicable area4 7#ag7 ,tribal government ,the term ,tribal government means the recognized governing body of any ,indian or ,alaska ,native tribe1 band1 nation1 pueblo1 village1 community1 component band1 or component reservation1 individually identified 7including parenthetically7 in the list published by the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs on ,january #bi1 #bjba1 pursuant to section #ajd of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca74 7#ah7 ,tribal land ,the term ,tribal land means-- 7,a7 any land located within the boundaries of an ,indian reservation1 pueblo1 or rancheria2 and 7,b7 any land not located within the boundaries of an ,indian reservation1 pueblo1 or rancheria1 the title to which is held-- 7i7 in trust by the ,united ,states for the benefit of an ,indian ,tribe or an individual ,indian2 7ii7 by an ,indian ,tribe or an individual ,indian1 subject to restriction against alienation under ,federal law2 or 7iii7 by a dependent ,indian community4 #c4 ,distress eligibility criteria and cooperation agreements 7a7 ,distress eligibility 7#a7 ,criteria ,to be eligible for a ,,recompete grant1 a local labor market1 local community1 partial local labor market1 or ,tribal government shall meet the following criteria1 as applicable1 as determined by the ,secretary3 7,a7 ,local labor markets ,a local labor market shall have a prime-age employment gap equal to not less than #b4e percent4 7,b7 ,local communities ,a local community shall-- 7i7 meet the applicable requirements described in section #b7f72 and 7ii7 have-- 7,i7 a median household income equal to not more than #ge1jjj2 and 7,,ii7 7aa7 a prime-age employment gap of not less than #e percent2 or 7bb7 as determined by the ,secretary1 a special need arising from-- 7,,aa7 a recent decrease in the applicable prime-age employment rate2 or 7,,bb7 another severe economic disruption that is likely to reduce the applicable prime-age employment rate4 7,c7 ,partial local labor markets ,a partial local labor market shall-- 7i7 have a prime-age employment gap equal to not less than #b4e percent2 and 7ii7 receive a waiver under subsection 7b77#c77;,a74 7,d7 ,tribal governments 7i7 ,in general ,a ,tribal government shall have a prime-age employment gap of not less than #b4e percent1 as calculated under clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,calculation ,for purposes of clause 7i71 the prime-age employment gap of a ,tribal government shall be calculated1 with respect to the most recent #e-year period for which data are available1 for all individuals residing on the ,tribal land of the ,tribal government4 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,applicable areas ,a local labor market1 local community1 partial local labor market1 or ,tribal government shall not be eligible to receive more than #a ,,recompete grant4 7,b7 ,applicants ,for purposes of the ,,recompete grant program1 an applicant may not be considered to be located in1 or submit an application under section #d7;a77#b7 on behalf of1 more than #a eligible local labor market1 local community1 partial local labor market1 or ,tribal government4 7b7 ,cooperation agreements 7#a7 ,requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 if an applicable area contains #b or more applicants described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of section #b7b71 each such applicant shall1 as a condition of receiving a ,,recompete grant for the applicable area-- 7i7 enter into a legally binding cooperation agreement for the applicable area in accordance with subparagraph 7,c72 and 7ii7 designate #a applicant as the lead entity to act in a representative capacity for purposes of assuming overall responsibility for carrying out the programs and activities1 and achieving compliance with the applicable requirements1 under the ,,recompete grant4 7,b7 ,participation by other applicants ,an applicant described in subparagraph 7,e71 7,f71 or 7,g7 of section #b7b7 that is located in an applicable area for which a cooperation agreement is entered into under subparagraph 7,a7 may elect to join the cooperation agreement1 at the discretion of the applicant4 7,c7 ,terms ,a cooperation agreement under this subsection shall include-- 7i7 a written statement that-- 7,i7 is executed by each applicant that is a party to the cooperation agreement2 and 7,,ii7 establishes the consent of the applicant to be bound by the terms of-- 7aa7 the cooperation agreement2 and 7bb7 the ,,recompete plan for the applicable area2 and 7ii7 a process for redress of any action1 or failure to act1 by the lead entity that is detrimental to an applicant4 7,d7 ,limitation ,an applicable area may be the subject of only #a cooperation agreement4 7#b7 ,election by local communities and ,tribal governments 7,a7 ,local communities 7i7 ,in general ,a local community may enter into a cooperation agreement described in paragraph 7#a7 with any other local communities located within the same local labor market1 subject to the condition that #a or more of those local communities shall be an eligible local community4 7ii7 ,parties ,a cooperation agreement under clause 7i7 may be executed between or among-- 7,i7 an eligible local community2 and 7,,ii7 #a or more-- 7aa7 other eligible local communities1 or applicants within an eligible local community1 located within the same local labor market2 or 7bb7 applicants that are not located within an eligible local community1 but are located within the same local labor market as an eligible local community4 7iii7 ,additional amounts ,on execution of a cooperation agreement under this subparagraph involving #a or more applicants described in clause 7ii77,,ii77bb71 the ,secretary may award additional amounts in accordance with subsection 7c77#f7 of section #f1 subject to the applicable cost-sharing requirements of subsection 7e77#b7 of that section4 7,b7 ,tribal governments 7i7 ,in general ,regardless of whether the ,tribal government is eligible1 subject to clause 7ii71 a ,tribal government may elect to enter into a cooperation agreement described in paragraph 7#a7 with #a or more applicants from an eligible local labor market1 local community1 or partial local labor market that is adjacent to the ,tribal land of the ,tribal government4 7ii7 ,deadline ,an election by a ,tribal government under clause 7i7 shall be made by not later than #de days after the first date of the application period established for the ,tribal government under section #d7;a77#b77;,b74 7iii7 ,treatment ,if a ,tribal government elects to enter into a cooperation agreement under clause 7i7-- 7,i7 the ,tribal land of the ,tribal government shall be-- 7aa7 considered to be included in the applicable area of the eligible local labor market1 local community1 or partial local labor market that is the subject of the cooperation agreement2 and 7bb7 subject to the ,,recompete plan for the applicable area described in item 7aa72 and 7,,ii7 the amount of the ,,recompete grant to which the ,tribal government is otherwise eligible to receive1 if applicable-- 7aa7 shall not be decreased2 and 7bb7 shall be added to the amount provided to the applicable lead entity for use in accordance with the ,,recompete plan4 7iv7 ,encouragement to collaborate ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall encourage ,tribal governments to enter into cooperation agreements described in clause 7i74 7v7 ,effect of subparagraph ,nothing in this subparagraph-- 7,i7 requires a ,tribal government to enter into a cooperation agreement in order to receive a ,,recompete grant2 7,,ii7 penalizes a ,tribal government that does not elect to participate in a cooperation agreement2 or 7,,iii7 otherwise affects the amount of a ,,recompete grant to be provided to any ,tribal government4 7#c7 ,waivers 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to an applicant acting on behalf of a partial local labor market that-- 7i7 meets the criterion described in subsection 7a77#a77;,c77i72 7ii7 is located within an eligible local labor market with respect to which a cooperation agreement is unable to be executed under paragraph 7#a71 despite reasonable efforts2 and 7iii7 submits to the ,secretary a request for a waiver under this paragraph demonstrating the ability to carry out the programs and activities1 and achieve compliance with the applicable requirements1 under sections #d and #e in the applicable area4 7,b7 ,effect ,on receipt of a waiver under subparagraph 7,a71 a partial local labor market-- 7i7 shall be eligible to receive a ,,recompete grant2 and 7ii7 may elect to carry out the programs and activities1 and achieve compliance with the applicable requirements1 in the applicable area under the ,,recompete grant-- 7,i7 independently2 or 7,,ii7 by designating from among applicants located within the applicable area a lead entity pursuant to a cooperation agreement described in paragraph 7#a71 which shall submit to the ,secretary a written notice in accordance with paragraph 7#d74 7#d7 ,submission to ,secretary ,on execution of a cooperation agreement under paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c77;,b77ii77,,ii71 the lead entity shall submit to the ,secretary a written notice that-- 7,a7 describes-- 7i7 the cooperation agreement2 7ii7 the date of execution of the cooperation agreement2 7iii7 the authorization of the lead entity under the cooperation agreement2 and 7iv7 the formation of a consortium described in section #b7b77;,h7 under the cooperation agreement1 if applicable2 and 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 a copy of each written statement under paragraph 7#a77;,c77i7 relating to the cooperation agreement2 and 7ii7 any necessary certifications or other documentation relating to the cooperation agreement4 #d4 ,,recompete grant program 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a formula grant program under which the ,secretary shall provide to eligible applicants and lead entities block grants1 to be known as ,,recompete grants1 to carry out programs and activities in the applicable areas served by the applicants and lead entities that-- 7,a7 create quality jobs2 7,b7 provide resources to help local residents-- 7i7 access opportunities2 and 7ii7 attain and retain employment2 7,c7 increase local per capita income and prime-age employment rates2 and 7,d7 support long-term1 sustained economic growth and opportunity in persistently distressed areas4 7#b7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,to be considered for the provision of a ,,recompete grant1 an eligible applicant or lead entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application-- 7i7 at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 and 7ii7 that includes a ,,recompete plan for the applicable area served by the applicant or lead entity1 in accordance with subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,application windows ,in carrying out the ,,recompete grant program1 the ,secretary shall establish the periods during which applications may be submitted under subparagraph 7,a71 subject to the conditions that-- 7i7 the initial application period established under this subparagraph shall be not less than #c years2 and 7ii7 for the second application period under this subparagraph and each period thereafter1 the ,secretary may1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate-- 7,i7 extend the period2 7,,ii7 accept late applications2 7,,iii7 initiate a new application cycle2 and 7,,iv7 establish additional rules and regulations under this subsection4 7,c7 ,limitations 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 the ,secretary may establish a limitation on-- 7,i7 the number of applications to be accepted by the ,secretary during each fiscal year from each type of applicant2 and 7,,ii7 the total amount of each ,,recompete grant payment provided for each fiscal year4 7ii7 ,requirements ,in establishing any limitation under clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7,i7 each applicant and lead entity that submits to the ,secretary an application satisfactory to the ,secretary for an application period established under subparagraph 7,b7 shall be considered for receipt of a ,,recompete grant during that application period2 and 7,,ii7 the ,secretary is able-- 7aa7 to review applications and provide technical assistance and expertise to applicants in the development and implementation of ,,recompete plans2 and 7bb7 to conduct benchmark evaluations and meet applicable reporting requirements in accordance with section #e4 7,d7 ,priority ,in selecting recipients of ,,recompete grants1 the ,secretary shall give priority consideration to severely distressed1 eligible-- 7i7 local labor markets2 and 7ii7 ,tribal governments4 7,e7 ,approval ,the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove each application submitted under this paragraph 7including the ,,recompete plan included in the application7 as soon as practicable after the date of receipt of the application4 7#c7 ,term ,a ,,recompete grant shall-- 7,a7 have a term of #aj fiscal years2 and 7,b7 be disbursed over that term in accordance with section #f7;d74 7b7 ,,recompete plans 7#a7 ,in general ,as a condition of receipt of a ,,recompete grant1 the application of an applicant or lead entity under subsection 7a77#b7 shall include a ,,recompete plan for the applicable area served by the applicant or lead entity in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,requirements ,a ,,recompete plan shall include the following information with respect to the applicable area3 7,a7 ,an identification of-- 7i7 each economic development challenge proposed to be addressed using a ,,recompete grant2 and 7ii7 any past1 present1 or projected future economic development investments in the applicable area1 including1 with respect to the investment-- 7,i7 each public and private participant2 and 7,,ii7 each source of funding4 7,b7 ,a comprehensive strategy1 for the #aj-year period beginning on the proposed date of receipt of a ,,recompete grant1 to address the economic challenges identified under subparagraph 7,a77i71 in accordance with subsection 7d71 in a manner that-- 7i7 promotes long-term1 sustained economic growth1 opportunity1 job creation1 employment1 and increased per capita income2 7ii7 reduces the prime-age employment gap of the applicable area2 7iii7 creates jobs and connects local workers to employment and other economic opportunities2 7iv7 maximizes the effective development and use of the local workforce2 and 7v7 provides accessible resources to support job attainment and retention4 7,c7 ,the total projected cost to carry out the ,,recompete plan4 7,d7 ,the total amount of the ,,recompete grant requested1 and the justification for that amount4 7,e7 ,the roles and responsibilities of each recipient and subrecipient carrying out an activity under the ,,recompete plan4 7,f7 ,the proposed allocation by the recipient to subrecipients of any ,,recompete grant amounts4 7,g7 ,an identification of certain benchmark criteria for use in benchmark evaluations under section #e7;a71 including reducing the prime-age employment gap of the applicable area by certain percentages at periodic intervals1 with the goals of-- 7i7 reducing the prime-age employment gap by not less than #ej percent on completion of the term of the ,,recompete grant provided to the recipient2 and 7ii7 achieving compliance with such other criteria as the ,secretary may establish4 7#c7 ,optional inclusions ,a ,,recompete plan may include strategies-- 7,a7 to address inequality in the applicable area1 such as inequality with respect to income1 opportunity1 or employment on the basis of race1 gender1 religion1 or sexual orientation2 7,b7 to support business development and entrepreneurship2 and 7,c7 to support innovation and businesses1 job creation1 and workforce development in industries expected to continue or increase in force in the applicable area4 7#d7 ,consent of parties to cooperation agreement ,if an applicable area is subject to a cooperation agreement under section #c7;b71 the ,,recompete plan for the applicable area shall be-- 7,a7 developed in accordance with that cooperation agreement2 and 7,b7 consented to by each applicant that is a party to the cooperation agreement4 7#e7 ,integration with comprehensive economic development strategy ,if an applicable area is subject to a comprehensive economic development strategy approved by the ,secretary under section #cjb of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cafb71 the ,,recompete plan for the applicable area-- 7,a7 shall be integrated with that strategy1 to the maximum extent practicable2 and 7,b7 may be developed and included as a supplemental portion of that strategy1 rather than as an independent plan4 7#f7 ,approval by ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall approve a ,,recompete plan that the ,secretary determines meets the applicable requirements of this subsection4 7c7 ,planning and technical assistance 7#a7 ,planning assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of assisting a recipient in developing a ,,recompete plan1 the ,secretary may make an advance payment of a ,,recompete grant in accordance with subparagraph 7,b71 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 the recipient requires such an advance2 and 7ii7 the advance will be used-- 7,i7 effectively2 and 7,,ii7 for planning purposes4 7,b7 ,maximum amount ,the amount of an advance payment under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be equal to not more than the lesser of-- 7i7 an amount equal to #e percent of the maximum ,,recompete grant amount to be provided to the applicable recipient2 and 7ii7 #cjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,no cost share ,an advance payment made under this paragraph shall not be subject to any cost-sharing requirement4 7#b7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance1 if necessary1 in each applicable area relating to-- 7,a7 the development of a ,,recompete plan that meets the applicable requirements of this subsection with respect to the applicable area2 and 7,b7 implementation of the programs and activities included in the ,,recompete plan for the applicable area4 7d7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 a recipient or subrecipient may use a ,,recompete grant to carry out programs and activities in the applicable area1 in accordance with the ,,recompete plan1 including-- 7,a7 the provision of business advice and assistance to small and medium-sized local businesses and entrepreneurs1 including-- 7i7 manufacturing extension services2 7ii7 small business development centers2 7iii7 centers to help businesses bid for ,federal procurement contracts2 7iv7 entrepreneurial assistance programs that link entrepreneurs with available public and private resources2 7v7 legal advice and resources2 and 7vi7 assistance in accessing capital2 7,b7 land and site development programs1 such as brownfield redevelopment1 research and technology parks1 business incubators1 business corridor development1 and ,main ,street redevelopment programs2 7,c7 infrastructure and housing activities that are directly related to supporting job creation and employment for residents1 such as-- 7i7 improvements to transit1 roads1 and broadband access2 7ii7 affordable housing development2 7iii7 land-use and zoning reforms2 and 7iv7 transit-oriented development activities2 7,d7 job training oriented to local employer needs1 such as customized job training programs carried out by local community colleges in partnership with local businesses2 7,e7 workforce outreach programs1 such as-- 7i7 programs located in1 and targeted to1 lower-income and underemployed neighborhoods2 and 7ii7 embedding job placement and training services in neighborhood institutions such as churches1 housing projects1 and community advocacy programs2 7,f7 job retention programs and activities1 such as the provision of-- 7i7 job coaches1 including at locations of employment2 7ii7 child care services1 including subsidizing the construction1 operation1 maintenance1 and labor costs of child care centers2 and 7iii7 transportation support1 such as support for vehicle repairs to assist in the transit of workers to jobs2 and 7,g7 such other programs and activities as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 including any proposed programs or activities that the recipient demonstrates clearly and substantially1 to the satisfaction of the ,secretary1 will directly advance the goals of the ,,recompete grant program4 7#b7 ,method ,in carrying out programs and activities described in paragraph 7#a71 a recipient or subrecipient may-- 7,a7 use amounts provided under a ,,recompete grant to carry out such a program or activity directly2 or 7,b7 enter into a contract or other agreement with a subcontractor or vendor 7including nongovernmental1 nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities7 to carry out such a program or activity4 7#c7 ,outside programs and activities ,a recipient acting on behalf of an eligible local community that enters into a cooperation agreement under section #c7;b77#b77;,a77ii77,,ii7 with a local community that is not eligible1 but is located within the same local labor market1 may use amounts provided under a ,,recompete grant to carry out a program or activity described in paragraph 7#a7 in the ineligible local community1 if the program or activity would provide a benefit to residents of the eligible local community4 7e7 ,regional ,commissions 7#a7 ,definition of ,regional ,commission ,in this subsection1 the term ,regional ,commission means-- 7,a7 any of the ,regional ,commissions 7as defined in section #c of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cabb772 7,b7 the ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission2 7,c7 the ,southeast ,crescent ,regional ,commission2 7,d7 the ,southwest ,border ,regional ,commission2 and 7,e7 any other regional commission established under ,federal law1 subject to the approval of the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,technical assistance and support ,if an applicant 7or any portion of the service area of an applicant7 is located in a region covered by a ,regional ,commission1 the ,regional ,commission is encouraged to provide technical assistance and other support relating to applying for a ,,recompete grant and developing and carrying out a ,,recompete plan to-- 7,a7 the applicant2 7,b7 the lead entity1 if applicable2 and 7,c7 any other relevant entities4 7#c7 ,action by ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 encourage each recipient to coordinate the implementation of a ,,recompete plan with the activities of each ,regional ,commission serving the region in which the applicable area is located2 and 7,b7 ensure that a copy of the ,,recompete plan for each applicable area is provided to each affected ,regional ,commission4 #e4 ,administration1 reporting1 and oversight 7a7 ,benchmark evaluations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a process under which the ,secretary shall conduct periodic benchmark evaluations of each recipient to ensure that the recipient successfully carries out the programs and activities described in the ,,recompete plan of the recipient4 7#b7 ,timing ,the ,secretary shall conduct a benchmark evaluation of a recipient under this subsection-- 7,a7 for a recipient of a ,,recompete grant provided during the initial application period under section #d7;a77#b77;,b77i71 by not later than #c years after the date of the initial award of the ,,recompete grant2 and 7,b7 not less frequently than once every #b years thereafter during the term of the ,,recompete grant provided to the recipient4 7#c7 ,criteria ,in conducting a benchmark evaluation of a recipient under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall determine whether the recipient has-- 7,a7 adhered to the timelines and requirements of the programs and activities identified in the ,,recompete plan of the recipient2 7,b7 made sufficient progress toward achieving the benchmarks and objectives described in that ,,recompete plan2 7,c7 increased the overall employment rate1 the prime-age employment rate1 median household income1 and per capita income in the applicable area2 and 7,d7 achieved compliance with such other criteria as the ,secretary determines to be relevant4 7b7 ,modification of plans 7#a7 ,requirement for recipients ,a recipient shall modify the ,,recompete plan of the recipient1 or any program or activity conducted under that ,,recompete plan1 if the ,secretary-- 7,a7 determines that-- 7i7 such a program or activity is ineffective or underperforming2 or 7ii7 with respect to the ,,recompete plan1 program1 or activity-- 7,i7 an applicable performance metric or criterion has not been met2 or 7,,ii7 funds have been misused2 and 7,b7 directs the recipient to modify the ,,recompete plan1 program1 or activity4 7#b7 ,authority of ,secretary 7,a7 ,adjustments and increases in funding ,the ,secretary may increase the amount of the ,,recompete grant provided to the recipient as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 taking into consideration any modifications made to the ,,recompete plan under paragraph 7#a71 in an amount equal to not more than the maximum amount available on the date of approval of the ,,recompete grant application for the applicable area and subject to the availability of funds1 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 events or other factors beyond the control of the recipient significantly-- 7,i7 altered applicable project circumstances2 or 7,,ii7 prevented the recipient from meeting the objectives and benchmarks of the ,,recompete plan2 or 7ii7 a labor market1 economic1 business1 or technology shift1 or any other major factor1 warrants such a modification and increase in funding4 7,b7 ,withholding and terminating funding ,the ,secretary may temporarily withhold or terminate any amount scheduled to be provided under a ,,recompete grant if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 after a reasonable effort1 an agreement cannot be reached with respect to a modification to a ,,recompete plan recommended or required by the ,secretary under this subsection2 or 7ii7 7,i7 a gross1 intentional misuse of ,,recompete grant funds 7including any activity subject to a penalty under section #fje of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cbae77 has occurred2 and 7,,ii7 the individual or entity responsible for the misuse is not removed from all programs and activities carried out under the ,,recompete plan4 7c7 ,recipient reporting requirements ,each recipient shall be subject to-- 7#a7 the grant reporting requirements under part #bjj of title #b1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 and 7#b7 such additional1 clear1 annual reporting requirements as the ,secretary may establish to gather any information necessary to conduct the benchmark and final evaluations under this section4 7d7 ,final evaluation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the final disbursement of a ,,recompete grant is provided to each recipient1 the ,secretary1 in cooperation with the recipient and each applicable subrecipient1 shall conduct a final evaluation of the success of the programs and activities carried out under the ,,recompete plan of the recipient4 7#b7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall establish criteria for use in conducting final evaluations under this subsection-- 7,a7 in addition to the criteria established under subsection 7a77#c72 and 7,b7 taking into consideration the goal of reducing the prime-age employment gap of each applicable area by #ej percent4 7#c7 ,requirements for recipients ,each recipient and subrecipient shall-- 7,a7 cooperate with the ,secretary in conducting a final evaluation under this subsection2 and 7,b7 provide to the ,secretary any information necessary for that evaluation4 7e7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress comprehensive and detailed annual reports describing the implementation of this ,act1 including1 with respect to the period covered by the report-- 7#a7 7,a7 a summary assessment of the overall progress of the ,,recompete grant program2 and 7,b7 as data become available1 an analysis of the effectiveness of that program2 7#b7 labor market and economic metrics to describe the impact of the ,,recompete grant program1 including any progress made toward-- 7,a7 decreasing prime-age employment gaps2 or 7,b7 increasing local per capita income2 7#c7 detailed demographic analyses of-- 7,a7 the populations served by recipients2 and 7,b7 relevant labor market statistics2 7#d7 a summary of the benchmark evaluations conducted under subsection 7a71 as available2 7#e7 an identification of1 and reasons for rejecting or deferring1 as applicable1 each application submitted under section #d7;a77#b71 including the applicable annual ,,recompete grant amount limitation established by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,c77i77,,ii7 of that section1 if any2 and 7#f7 such other details as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7f7 ,applicability of ,,pweda 7#a7 ,in general ,the following sections of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife shall apply to this ,act 7including the ,,recompete grant program73 7,a7 ,section #baa 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caea74 7,b7 ,section #ejc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caic74 7,c7 ,section #ejd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caid74 7,d7 ,section #fjb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cbab74 7,e7 ,section #fjd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cbad74 7,f7 ,section #fje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cbae74 7,g7 ,section #fjh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cbah74 7,h7 ,section #faj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbj74 7#b7 ,authorities and duties of ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall have the authorities and duties provided by the sections of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba et seq47 referred to in paragraph 7#a7 in administering and enforcing this ,act 7including the ,,recompete grant program74 #f4 ,funding 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this ,act #age1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb1 to remain available until expended4 7b7 ,allocation 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 of the amounts made available under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall allocate-- 7,a7 not less than #gj percent to recipients acting on behalf of local labor markets or partial local labor markets2 7,b7 not more than #bj percent to recipients acting on behalf of local communities2 and 7,c7 not less than #aj percent to eligible ,tribal governments4 7#b7 ,treatment of certain amounts ,the amounts allocated pursuant to paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f77;,b7 of subsection 7c7 shall not be taken into consideration for purposes of calculations under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,administrative costs and personnel 7,a7 ,in general ,of any amounts made available to carry out this ,act1 the ,secretary shall transfer not less than #a percent to the ,salary and ,expenses ,account of the ,secretary for the costs of administration and oversight of this ,act4 7,b7 ,personnel ,the ,secretary may-- 7i7 appoint and fix the compensation of such temporary personnel as may be necessary to carry out this ,act2 and 7ii7 effective beginning on the date on which an individual appointed under clause 7i7 has served continuously in that appointment for #b years1 appoint the individual to a position in the ,economic ,development ,administration in the same manner in which competitive service employees with competitive status are considered for transfer1 reassignment1 or promotion to such a position1 at which time the individual shall become a career-conditional employee1 unless the individual has completed the service requirements for career tenure4 7c7 ,grant formulas 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7e71 based on the information relating to projected costs contained in applicable ,,recompete plans under subparagraph 7,c7 of section #d7;b77#b71 and the justifications described in subparagraph 7,d7 of that section1 the amount of a ,,recompete grant provided to a recipient shall be determined in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,local labor markets ,an eligible local labor market may receive not more than the amount equal to the product obtained by multiplying-- 7,a7 the prime-age employment gap of the local labor market2 7,b7 the prime-age population of the local labor market2 and 7,c7 #gj1ehe4 7#c7 ,local communities ,subject to paragraph 7#f71 an eligible local community may receive not more than the amount equal to the product obtained by multiplying-- 7,a7 the prime-age employment gap of the local community2 7,b7 the prime-age population of the local community2 and 7,c7 #ec1fjj4 7#d7 ,partial local labor markets ,an eligible partial local labor market may receive not more than the amount equal to the product obtained by multiplying-- 7,a7 the population of the partial local labor market2 7,b7 the lesser of-- 7i7 the prime-age employment gap of the local labor market within which the partial local labor market is located2 and 7ii7 the prime-age employment gap of the partial local labor market2 and 7,c7 #gj1ehe4 7#e7 ,tribal governments 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible ,tribal government may receive not more than the amount equal to the product obtained by multiplying1 subject to subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 the prime-age employment gap of the ,tribal government2 7ii7 the prime-age population of the ,tribal government2 and 7iii7 #gj1ehe4 7,b7 ,calculation of population 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the population of a ,tribal government shall be equal to the sum obtained by adding-- 7,i7 the product obtained by multiplying-- 7aa7 the total number of individuals residing on the ,tribal land of the ,tribal government2 and 7bb7 #j4fe2 and 7,,ii7 the product obtained by multiplying-- 7aa7 the total number of individuals included on the membership roll of the ,tribal government2 and 7bb7 #j4ce4 7ii7 ,use of data ,each calculation under clause 7i7 shall be determined based on data provided by the applicable ,tribal government to the ,department of the ,treasury under the ,coronavirus ,state and ,local ,fiscal ,recovery ,fund programs under title ,,vi of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq47 7as amended by subtitle ,m of title ,,ix of the ,american ,rescue ,plan ,act of #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-b2 #ace ,stat4 #d774 7#f7 ,local communities with cooperation agreements ,if an eligible local community elects to enter into a cooperation agreement under section #c7;b77#b77;,a7 with #a or more local communities that are not eligible-- 7,a7 each eligible local community that is a party to the cooperation agreement may receive the maximum amount available to the eligible local community1 as determined under paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 the ,secretary may award to the lead entity an additional amount equal to not more than #aj percent of the total amount provided under subparagraph 7,a71 for distribution by the lead entity to any local community or other applicant that is a party to the cooperation agreement1 regardless of whether the local community or other applicant is eligible1 for use in accordance with the applicable ,,recompete plan4 7d7 ,obligation and disbursement of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,on approval by the ,secretary of an application under section #d7;a77#b77;,e71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 obligate the entire amount of the ,,recompete grant for the applicable recipient2 and 7,b7 disburse that amount to the recipient annually for each of the #aj fiscal years beginning after the date of obligation1 in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,proposals ,to receive an annual disbursement under paragraph 7#a71 a recipient shall submit to the ,secretary a proposal describing the intended use by the recipient of the disbursement during the applicable fiscal year 7including the programs and activities proposed to be carried out and any subcontractor or vendor proposed to be used for those purposes71 in accordance with the ,,recompete plan of the recipient4 7#c7 ,provision of funding ,on approval by the ,secretary of a proposal submitted by a recipient under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall disburse to the recipient the amount of the ,,recompete grant due to the recipient for the fiscal year1 for use in accordance with-- 7,a7 the proposal2 and 7,b7 the ,,recompete plan of the recipient4 7e7 ,cost sharing 7#a7 ,federal share 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the cost of each program and activity carried out using a ,,recompete grant shall be the cost share described in subparagraph 7,b7 for the applicable recipient1 subject to subparagraph 7,c7 and paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d74 7,b7 ,descriptions of cost shares 7i7 ,local labor markets ,for an eligible local labor market1 the cost share referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be-- 7,i7 #ej percent for an eligible local labor market with a prime-age employment gap equal to-- 7aa7 not less than #b4e percent2 but 7bb7 less than #c percent2 and 7,,ii7 an additional #f4be percent for each prime-age employment gap percentage point of #c percent or more1 as determined in accordance with the following table3 ,local labor market prime-age employment gap,federal share#c percent to less than #d percent#ef4be percent#d percent to less than #e percent#fb4e percent#e percent to less than #f percent#fh4ge percent#f percent to less than #g percent#ge percent#g percent to less than #h percent#ha4be percent#h percent to less than #i percent#hg4e percent#i percent to less than #aj percent#ic4ge percent#aj percent or greater#ajj percent4 7ii7 ,local communities ,for an eligible local community1 the cost share referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be-- 7,i7 #fh4ge percent for an eligible local community with a prime-age employment gap equal to-- 7aa7 not less than #e percent2 but 7bb7 less than #f percent2 and 7,,ii7 an additional #f4be percent for each prime-age employment gap percentage point of #f percent or more1 up to #ajj percent1 as determined in accordance with the following table3 ,local community prime-age employment gap,federal share#f percent to less than #g percent#ge percent#g percent to less than #h percent#ha4be percent#h percent to less than #i percent#hg4e percent#i percent to less than #aj percent#ic4ge percent#aj percent or greater#ajj percent4 7iii7 ,partial local labor markets 7,i7 ,in general ,subject to subclause 7,,ii71 for an eligible partial local labor market1 the cost share referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be-- 7aa7 #ej percent for an eligible partial local labor market with a prime-age employment gap equal to-- 7,,aa7 not less than #b4e percent2 but 7,,bb7 less than #c percent2 and 7bb7 an additional #f4be percent for each prime-age employment gap percentage point of #c percent or more1 as determined in accordance with the following table3 ,lesser of partial local labor market1 and local labor market1 prime-age employment gaps,federal share#c percent to less than #d percent#ef4be percent#d percent to less than #e percent#fb4e percent#e percent to less than #f percent#fh4ge percent#f percent to less than #g percent#ge percent#g percent to less than #h percent#ha4be percent#h percent to less than #i percent#hg4e percent#i percent to less than #aj percent#ic4ge percent#aj percent or greater#ajj percent4 7,,ii7 ,certain local labor markets ,if an eligible partial local labor market is located within a local labor market with a prime-age employment gap that is less than the prime-age employment gap of the partial local labor market1 the prime-age employment gap of the local labor market shall be used for purposes of calculating the ,federal share of the partial local labor market under subclause 7,i74 7iv7 ,tribal governments ,for an eligible ,tribal government1 the cost share referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be #ajj percent4 7,c7 ,available increases 7i7 ,relative need ,the ,federal share determined for a recipient under clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,b7 may be increased1 based on the relative need of each applicable area and recipient and in accordance with such regulations as the ,secretary may promulgate1 to not more than #hj percent of the total estimated cost of the programs and activities included in the ,,recompete ,plan for the applicable area4 7ii7 ,severe economic need ,the ,federal share determined for a recipient under subparagraph 7,b7 may be increased to not more than #ajj percent of the total estimated cost of the programs and activities included in the ,,recompete ,plan for the applicable area in any case in which the ,secretary determines that the recipient or a subrecipient has-- 7,i7 exhausted all other reasonable financing and funding options2 and 7,,ii7 demonstrated severe economic need4 7#b7 ,special rule 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,federal share calculated for an eligible local community under paragraph 7#a7 shall not be reduced due to an election by the eligible local community to enter into a cooperation agreement under section #c7;b77#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,exception ,if additional amounts are provided for an eligible local community for distribution to subrecipients under section #c7;b77#b77;,a77iii71 the ,federal share calculated under paragraph 7#a7 for the eligible local community shall be not more than #ej percent1 subject to any increase in accordance with clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of paragraph 7#a77;,c71 as applicable4 7#c7 ,non-,federal contributions ,in calculating the non-,federal share of the cost of a program or activity carried out under a ,,recompete plan1 the ,secretary may provide a credit toward the non-,federal share for any non-,federal contribution to the program or activity-- 7,a7 in cash or in-kind2 7,b7 fairly evaluated2 and 7,c7 including any contribution of space1 equipment1 assumption of debt1 or service4 7#d7 ,reassessment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share and non-,federal share determined for a recipient under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall apply during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on the date on which the initial benchmark evaluation relating to the recipient is conducted under section #e7;a74 7,b7 ,periodic reevaluation ,as soon as practicable after the date on which each benchmark evaluation relating to a recipient is conducted under section #e7;a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 reevaluate the ,federal share and non-,federal share determined for the recipient under this subsection2 and 7ii7 determine whether such a cost share should be adjusted1 subject to subparagraph 7,c74 7,c7 ,limitation on ,federal share ,the ,federal share determined for a recipient under this subsection-- 7i7 shall not be decreased by more than-- 7,i7 #aj percent1 as compared to the ,federal share determined for the recipient under this subsection for the preceding period2 or 7,,ii7 #cj percent1 in total2 and 7ii7 shall be not less than #ej percent4