,,ii #aahth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #chia ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #g1 #bjbd,mr4 ,carper 7for himself1 ,mrs4 ,capito1 ,mr4 ,kelly1 and ,mr4 ,cramer7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife to update and expand ,federal economic development investment in the economic recovery1 resiliency1 and competitiveness of communities1 regions1 and ,states across the ,united ,states1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,economic ,development ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbd4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,,title ,i--,public ,works and ,economic ,development,sec4 #aja4 ,findings and declarations4,sec4 #ajb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ajc4 ,increased coordination4,sec4 #ajd4 ,grants for public works and economic development4,sec4 #aje4 ,grants for planning and grants for administrative expenses4,sec4 #ajf4 ,cost sharing4,sec4 #ajg4 ,regulations on relative needs and allocations4,sec4 #ajh4 ,research and technical assistance2 university centers4,sec4 #aji4 ,investment priorities4,sec4 #aaj4 ,grants for economic adjustment4,sec4 #aaa4 ,renewable energy program4,sec4 #aab4 ,workforce training grants4,sec4 #aac4 ,congressional notification requirements4,sec4 #aad4 ,specific flexibilities related to deployment of high-speed broadband4,sec4 #aae4 ,critical supply chain site development grant program4,sec4 #aaf4 ,updated distress criteria and grant rates4,sec4 #aag4 ,comprehensive economic development strategies4,sec4 #aah4 ,office of ,tribal ,economic ,development4,sec4 #aai4 ,office of ,disaster ,recovery and ,resilience4,sec4 #abj4 ,establishment of technical assistance liaisons4,sec4 #aba4 ,annual report to ,congress4,sec4 #abb4 ,modernization of environmental reviews4,sec4 #abc4 ,,gao report on economic development programs4,sec4 #abd4 ,,gao report on ,economic ,development ,administration regulations and policies4,sec4 #abe4 ,,gao study on rural communities4,sec4 #abf4 ,general authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #abg4 ,technical correction4,,title ,,ii--,regional economic and infrastructure development,sec4 #bja4 ,regional commission authorizations4,sec4 #bjb4 ,regional commission modifications4,sec4 #bjc4 ,transfer of funds among ,federal agencies4,sec4 #bjd4 ,economic and infrastructure development grants4,sec4 #bje4 ,financial assistance4,sec4 #bjf4 ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission area4,sec4 #bjg4 ,southwest ,border ,regional ,commission area4,sec4 #bjh4 ,great ,lakes ,authority area4,sec4 #bji4 ,additional regional commission programs4,sec4 #baj4 ,tribal and colonia participation in southwest border region4,sec4 #baa4 ,establishment of ,mid-,atlantic ,regional ,commission4,sec4 #bab4 ,establishment of ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission4,sec4 #bac4 ,denali ,commission reauthorization4,sec4 #bad4 ,denali ,housing ,fund4,sec4 #bae4 ,delta ,regional ,authority reauthorization4,sec4 #baf4 ,northern ,great ,plains ,regional ,authority reauthorization4 ,i ,public ,works and ,economic ,development #aja4 ,findings and declarations ,section #b of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba7 is amended to read as follows3 #b4 ,findings and declarations 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 there continue to be areas of the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 experiencing chronic high unemployment1 underemployment1 outmigration1 and low per capita incomes2 and 7,b7 facing sudden and severe economic dislocations because of structural economic changes1 changing trade patterns1 certain ,federal actions 7including environmental requirements that result in the removal of economic activities from a locality71 impacts from natural disasters1 and transitioning industries1 including energy generation1 steel production1 and mining2 7#b7 economic growth in the ,states1 cities1 and rural areas of the ,united ,states is produced by expanding economic opportunities1 expanding free enterprise through trade1 promoting resilience in public infrastructure1 creating conditions for job creation1 job retention1 and business development1 and by capturing the opportunities to lead the industries of the future1 including advanced technologies1 clean energy production1 and advanced manufacturing technologies2 7#c7 the goal of ,federal economic development programs is to raise the standard of living for all citizens and increase the wealth and overall rate of growth of the economy by encouraging communities to develop a more competitive and diversified economic base by-- 7,a7 creating an environment that promotes economic activity by improving and expanding modern public infrastructure2 7,b7 promoting job creation1 retention1 and workforce readiness through increased innovation1 productivity1 and entrepreneurship2 and 7,c7 empowering local and regional communities experiencing chronic high unemployment1 underemployment1 low labor force participation1 and low per capita income to develop private sector business and attract increased private sector capital investment2 7#d7 while economic development is an inherently local process1 the ,federal ,government should work in partnership with public and private ,state1 regional1 ,tribal1 and local organizations to maximize the impact of existing resources and enable regions1 communities1 and citizens to participate more fully in the ,american dream and national prosperity2 7#e7 in order to avoid duplication of effort and achieve meaningful1 long-lasting results1 ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local economic development activities should have a clear focus1 improved coordination1 a comprehensive approach1 and simplified and consistent requirements2 7#f7 ,federal economic development efforts will be more effective if the efforts are coordinated with1 and build on1 the trade1 workforce investment1 scientific research1 environmental protection1 transportation1 and technology programs of the ,united ,states1 including through the consolidation and alignment of plans and strategies to promote effective economic development2 7#g7 rural communities face unique challenges in addressing infrastructure needs1 sometimes lacking the necessary tax base for required upgrades1 and often encounter limited financing options and capacity1 which can impede new development and long-term economic growth2 and 7#h7 assisting communities and regions in becoming more resilient to the effects of extreme weather threats and events will promote economic development and job creation4 7b7 ,declarations ,in order to promote a strong1 growing1 resilient1 competitive1 and secure economy throughout the ,united ,states1 the opportunity to pursue1 and be employed in1 high-quality jobs with family-sustaining wages1 and to live in communities that enable business creation and wealth1 ,congress declares that-- 7#a7 assistance under this ,act should be made available to both rural- and urban-distressed communities2 7#b7 local communities should work in partnership with neighboring communities1 ,states1 ,indian tribes1 and the ,federal ,government to increase the capacity of the local communities to develop and implement comprehensive economic development strategies to alleviate economic distress and enhance competitiveness in the global economy2 7#c7 whether suffering from long-term distress or a sudden dislocation1 distressed communities should be encouraged to support entrepreneurship to take advantage of the development opportunities afforded by technological innovation and expanding newly opened global markets2 and 7#d7 assistance under this ,act should be made available to modernize and promote recycling1 promote the productive reuse of abandoned industrial facilities and the redevelopment of brownfields1 and invest in public assets that support travel and tourism and outdoor recreation4 4 #ajb4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,section #c of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cabb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#ad71 7#af71 and 7#ag71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,blue economy ,the term blue economy means the sustainable use of marine1 lake1 or other aquatic resources in support of economic development objectives4 7#b7 ,capacity building ,the term capacity building includes all activities associated with early stage community-based project formation and conceptualization1 prior to project predevelopment activity1 including grants to local community organizations for planning participation1 community outreach and engagement activities1 research1 and mentorship support to move projects from formation and conceptualization to project predevelopment4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated71 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking to the extent appropriate and inserting to the extent determined appropriate by the ,secretary2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#f7 7as so redesignated71 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7v71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7vi71 by striking the period at end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7vii7 an economic development organization2 or 7viii7 a public-private partnership for public infrastructure4 2 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#aj7 ,outdoor recreation ,the term outdoor recreation means all recreational activities1 and the economic drivers of those activities1 that occur in nature-based environments outdoors4 7#aa7 ,project predevelopment ,the term project predevelopment means a measure required to be completed before the initiation of a project1 including-- 7,a7 planning and community asset mapping2 7,b7 training2 7,c7 technical assistance and organizational development2 7,d7 feasibility and market studies2 7,e7 demonstration projects2 and 7,f7 other predevelopment activities determined by the ,secretary to be appropriate4 2 7#f7 by striking paragraph 7#ab7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7#ab7 ,regional ,commission ,the term ,regional ,commission means any of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission established by section #adcja7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,the ,delta ,regional ,authority established by section #chb;,b7a77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;aa-#a7;a77#a774 7,c7 ,the ,denali ,commission established by section #cjc7;a7 of the ,denali ,commission ,act of #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba note2 ,public ,law #aje-bgg74 7,d7 ,the ,great ,lakes ,authority established by section #aecja7;a77#d7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,e7 ,the ,mid-,atlantic ,regional ,commission established by section #aecja7;a77#e7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,f7 ,the ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission established by section #aecja7;a77#c7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,g7 ,the ,northern ,great ,plains ,regional ,authority established by section #chc;,b7a77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;bb-#a7;a77#a774 7,h7 ,the ,southeast ,crescent ,regional ,commission established by section #aecja7;a77#a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,i7 ,the ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission established by section #aecja7;a77#f7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,j7 ,the ,southwest ,border ,regional ,commission established by section #aecja7;a77#b7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 7#g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ad7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#ae7 ,travel and tourism ,the term travel and tourism means any economic activity that primarily serves to encourage recreational or business travel in or to the ,united ,states4 2 and 7#h7 in paragraph 7#ag7 7as so redesignated71 by striking established as a ,university ,center for ,economic ,development under section #bjg7;a77#b77;,d7 and inserting established under section #bjg7;c77#a74 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bjg7;a77#c7 of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cadg7;a77#c77 is amended by striking section #c7d77;,a77vi7 and inserting section #c7f77;,a77vi74 #ajc4 ,increased coordination ,section #ajc of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cacc7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,in general ,to carry out subsection 7a71 or for any other purpose relating to economic development activities1 the ,secretary may convene meetings with ,federal agencies1 ,state and local governments1 economic development districts1 ,indian tribes1 and other appropriate planning and development organizations4 7#b7 ,regional commissions 7,a7 ,in general ,in addition to meetings described in paragraph 7#a71 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,economic ,development ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbd1 and not less frequently than every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall convene a meeting with the ,regional ,commissions in furtherance of subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,attendees ,the attendees for a meeting convened under this paragraph shall consist of-- 7i7 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,economic ,development1 serving as ,chair2 7ii7 the ,federal ,cochairpersons of the ,regional ,commissions1 or their designees2 and 7iii7 the ,state ,cochairpersons of the ,regional ,commissions1 or their designees4 7,c7 ,purpose ,the purposes of a meeting convened under this paragraph shall include-- 7i7 to enhance coordination between the ,economic ,development ,administration and the ,regional ,commissions in carrying out economic development programs2 7ii7 to reduce duplication of efforts by the ,economic ,development ,administration and the ,regional ,commissions in carrying out economic development programs2 7iii7 to develop best practices and strategies for fostering regional economic development2 and 7iv7 any other purposes as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,report ,where applicable and pursuant to subparagraph 7,c71 not later than #a year after a meeting under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall prepare and make publicly available a report detailing1 at a minimum-- 7i7 the planned actions by the ,economic ,development ,administration and the ,regional ,commissions to enhance coordination or reduce duplication of efforts and a timeline for implementing those actions2 and 7ii7 any best practices and strategies developed4 4 #ajd4 ,grants for public works and economic development 7a7 ,in general ,section #bja of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cada7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or for the improvement of waste management and recycling systems after development facility2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting increasing the resilience after expansion12 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking successful establishment or expansion and inserting successful establishment1 expansion1 or retention12 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting and underemployed after unemployed2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,additional considerations ,in awarding grants under subsection 7a7 and subject to the criteria in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary may also consider the extent to which a project would-- 7#a7 lead to economic diversification in the area1 or a part of the area1 in which the project is or will be located2 7#b7 address and mitigate impacts from extreme weather events1 including development of resilient infrastructure1 products1 and processes2 7#c7 benefit highly rural communities without adequate tax revenues to invest in long-term or costly infrastructure2 7#d7 increase access to high-speed broadband2 7#e7 support outdoor recreation to spur economic development1 with a focus on rural communities2 7#f7 promote job creation or retention relative to the population of the impacted region with outsized significance2 7#g7 promote travel and tourism2 or 7#h7 promote blue economy activities4 4 #aje4 ,grants for planning and grants for administrative expenses ,section #bjc of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cadc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,administrative expenses ,administrative expenses that may be paid with a grant under this section include-- 7#a7 expenses related to carrying out the planning process described in subsection 7b72 7#b7 expenses related to project predevelopment2 and 7#c7 expenses related to hiring professional staff to assist communities in-- 7,a7 project predevelopment and implementing projects and priorities included in-- 7i7 a comprehensive economic development strategy2 or 7ii7 an economic development planning grant2 7,b7 identifying and using other ,federal1 ,state1 and ,tribal economic development programs2 7,c7 leveraging private and philanthropic investment2 7,d7 preparing disaster coordination and preparation plans2 and 7,e7 carrying out economic development and predevelopment activities in accordance with professional economic development best practices4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated71 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking 2 and and inserting 7including broadband722 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,f7 as subparagraph 7,g72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following3 7,f7 address and mitigate impacts of extreme weather2 and 4 #ajf4 ,cost sharing 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjd of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cadd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking #ej and inserting #fj2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,in determining and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,in determining 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,regional ,commission funds ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any funds contributed by a ,regional ,commission for a project under this title may be considered to be part of the non-,federal share of the costs of the project4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or can otherwise document that no local matching funds are reasonably obtainable after or political subdivision2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking section #bjg and inserting section #bjc or #bjg2 and 7ii7 by striking project if and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting project42 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,disaster assistance ,in the case of a grant provided under section #bji for a project for economic recovery in response to a major disaster or emergency declared under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq471 the ,secretary may increase the ,federal share under paragraph 7#a7 up to #ajj percent of the total cost of the project4 7#e7 ,small communities ,in the case of a grant to a political subdivision of a ,state 7as described in section #c7f77;,a77iv77 that has a population of fewer than #aj1jjj residents and meets #a or more of the eligibility criteria described in section #cja7;a71 the ,secretary may increase the ,federal share under paragraph 7#a7 up to #ajj percent of the total cost of the project4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #gjc of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cbcc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ,in addition in subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 #gjc4 ,authorization of appropriations for disaster economic recovery activities ,in addition 4 #ajg4 ,regulations on relative needs and allocations ,section #bjf of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cadf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 the per capita income levels1 the labor force participation rate1 and the extent of underemployment in eligible areas2 and 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting and retention after creation4 #ajh4 ,research and technical assistance2 university centers ,section #bjg of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cadg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,a71 by inserting 1 project predevelopment1 after planning2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,university centers 7#a7 ,establishment ,in accordance with subsection 7a77#b77;,d71 the ,secretary may make grants to institutions of higher education to serve as university centers4 7#b7 ,geographic coverage ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the network of university centers established under this subsection provides services in each ,state4 7#c7 ,duties ,to the maximum extent practicable1 a university center established under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 collaborate with other university centers2 7,b7 collaborate with economic development districts and other relevant ,federal economic development technical assistance and service providers to provide expertise and technical assistance to develop1 implement1 and support comprehensive economic development strategies and other economic development planning at the local1 regional1 and ,state levels1 with a focus on innovation1 entrepreneurship1 workforce development1 and regional economic development2 7,c7 provide technical assistance1 business development1 and technology transfer services to businesses in the area served by the university center2 7,d7 establish partnerships with #a or more commercialization intermediaries that are public or nonprofit technology transfer organizations eligible to receive a grant under section #fjb of the ,american ,innovation and ,competitiveness ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfbs-#i72 7,e7 promote local and regional capacity building2 and 7,f7 provide to communities and regions assistance relating to data collection and analysis and other research relating to economic conditions and vulnerabilities that can inform economic development and adjustment strategies4 7#d7 ,consideration ,in making grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consider the significant role of regional public universities in supporting economic development in distressed communities through the planning and the implementation of economic development projects and initiatives4 4 #aji4 ,investment priorities ,title ,,ii of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife is amended by inserting after section #bjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cadg7 the following3 #bjh4 ,investment priorities 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 for a project to be eligible for assistance under this title1 the project shall be consistent with #a or more of the following investment priorities3 7#a7 ,critical infrastructure ,economic development planning or implementation projects that support development of public facilities1 including basic public infrastructure1 transportation infrastructure1 or telecommunications infrastructure4 7#b7 ,workforce ,economic development planning or implementation projects that-- 7,a7 support job skills training to meet the hiring needs of the area in which the project is to be carried out and that result in well-paying jobs2 or 7,b7 otherwise promote labor force participation4 7#c7 ,innovation and entrepreneurship ,economic development planning or implementation projects that-- 7,a7 support the development of innovation and entrepreneurship-related infrastructure2 7,b7 promote business development and lending2 or 7,c7 foster the commercialization of new technologies that are creating technology-driven businesses and high-skilled1 well-paying jobs of the future4 7#d7 ,economic recovery resilience ,economic development planning or implementation projects that enhance the ability of an area to withstand and recover from adverse short-term or long-term changes in economic conditions1 including effects from industry contractions or impacts from natural disasters4 7#e7 ,manufacturing ,economic development planning or implementation projects that encourage job creation1 business expansion1 technology and capital upgrades1 and productivity growth in manufacturing1 including efforts that contribute to the competitiveness and growth of domestic suppliers or the domestic production of innovative1 high-value products and production technologies4 7b7 ,conditions ,if the ,secretary plans to use an investment priority that is not described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a written notification that explains the basis for using that investment priority4 7c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section waives any other requirement of this ,act4 4 #aaj4 ,grants for economic adjustment ,section #bji of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cadi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 travel and tourism1 natural resource-based1 blue economy1 or agricultural after manufacturing2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 economic dislocation in the steel industry due to the closure of a steel plant1 primary steel economy contraction events 7including temporary layoffs and shifts to part-time work71 or job losses in the steel industry or associated with the departure or contraction of the steel industry1 for help in economic restructuring of the communities4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after section 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,assistance to coal communities 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,coal economy ,the term coal economy means the complete supply chain of coal-reliant industries1 including-- 7i7 coal mining2 7ii7 coal-fired power plants2 7iii7 transportation or logistics2 and 7iv7 manufacturing4 7,b7 ,contraction event ,the term contraction event means the closure of a facility or a reduction in activity relating to a coal-reliant industry1 including an industry described in any of clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,authorization ,on the application of an eligible recipient1 the ,secretary may make grants for projects in areas adversely impacted by a contraction event in the coal economy4 7#c7 ,eligibility 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall determine the eligibility of an area based on whether the eligible recipient can reasonably demonstrate that the area-- 7i7 has been adversely impacted by a contraction event in the coal economy within the previous #be years2 or 7ii7 will be adversely impacted by a contraction event in the coal economy4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,no regulation or other policy of the ,secretary may limit the eligibility of an eligible recipient for a grant under this subsection based on the date of a contraction event except as provided in subparagraph 7,a77i74 7,c7 ,demonstrating adverse impact ,for the purposes of this paragraph1 an eligible recipient may demonstrate an adverse impact by demonstrating-- 7i7 a loss in employment2 7ii7 a reduction in tax revenue2 or 7iii7 any other factor1 as determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,assistance to nuclear host communities 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission4 7,b7 ,community advisory board ,the term community advisory board means a community committee or other advisory organization that aims to foster communication and information exchange between a licensee planning for and involved in decommissioning activities and members of the community that decommissioning activities may affect4 7,c7 ,decommission ,the term decommission has the meaning given the term in section #ej4b of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,d7 ,licensee ,the term licensee has the meaning given the term in section #ej4b of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,e7 ,nuclear host community ,the term nuclear host community means an eligible recipient that has been impacted1 or reasonably demonstrates to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that it will be impacted1 by a nuclear power plant licensed by the ,commission that-- 7i7 is not co-located with an operating nuclear power plant2 7ii7 is at a site with spent nuclear fuel2 and 7iii7 as of the date of enactment of the ,economic ,development ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbd-- 7,i7 has ceased operations2 or 7,,ii7 has provided a written notification to the ,commission that it will cease operations4 7#b7 ,authorization ,on the application of an eligible recipient1 the ,secretary may make grants-- 7,a7 to assist with economic development in nuclear host communities2 and 7,b7 to fund community advisory boards in nuclear host communities4 7#c7 ,requirement ,in carrying out this subsection1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall implement the recommendations described in the report submitted to ,congress under section #ajh of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dci2 #acb ,stat4 #eegg7 entitled ,best ,practices for ,establishment and ,operation of ,local ,community ,advisory ,boards ,associated with ,decommissioning ,activities at ,nuclear ,power ,plants4 7#d7 ,distribution of funds ,the ,secretary shall establish a methodology to ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 geographic diversity among grant recipients under this subsection4 4 #aaa4 ,renewable energy program ,section #bah of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caed;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking brightfields demonstration and inserting renewable energy2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,definition of renewable energy site ,in this section1 the term renewable energy site means a brownfield site that is redeveloped through the incorporation of #a or more renewable energy technologies1 including solar1 wind1 geothermal1 ocean1 and emerging1 but proven1 renewable energy technologies4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,demonstration ,program and inserting ,establishment2 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking brightfield and inserting renewable energy2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking solar energy technologies and inserting renewable energy technologies described in subsection 7a712 and 7#d7 by striking subsection 7d74 #aab4 ,workforce training grants ,title ,,ii of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cada et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bai4 ,workforce training grants 7a7 ,in general ,on the application of an eligible recipient1 the ,secretary may make grants to support the development and expansion of innovative workforce training programs through sectoral partnerships leading to quality jobs and the acquisition of equipment or construction of facilities to support workforce development activities4 7b7 ,eligible uses ,funds from a grant under this section may be used for-- 7#a7 acquisition or development of land and improvements to house workforce training activities2 7#b7 acquisition1 design and engineering1 construction1 rehabilitation1 alteration1 expansion1 or improvement of such a facility1 including related equipment and machinery2 7#c7 acquisition of machinery or equipment to support workforce training activities2 7#d7 planning1 technical assistance1 and training2 7#e7 sector partnerships development1 program design1 and program implementation2 and 7#f7 in the case of an eligible recipient that is a ,state1 subject to subsection 7c71 a ,state program to award career scholarships to train individuals for employment in critical industries with high demand and vacancies necessary for further economic development of the applicable ,state that-- 7,a7 requires significant post-secondary training2 but 7,b7 does not require a post-secondary degree4 7c7 ,career ,scholarships ,state ,grant ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may award grants to ,states for the purpose described in subsection 7b77#f74 7#b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 the ,chief ,executive of a ,state shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 which shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,a method for identifying critical industry sectors driving in-,state economic growth that face staffing challenges for in-demand jobs and careers4 7,b7 ,a governance structure for the implementation of the program established by the ,state1 including defined roles for the consortia of agencies of such ,state1 at a minimum1 to include the ,state departments of economic development1 labor1 and education1 or the ,state departments or agencies with jurisdiction over those matters4 7,c7 ,a strategy for recruiting participants from at least #a community that meets #a or more of the criteria described in section #cja7;a74 7,d7 ,a plan for how the ,state will develop a tracking system for eligible programs1 participant enrollment1 participant outcomes1 and an application portal for individual participants4 7#c7 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall award not more than #a grant under this subsection to any ,state4 7#d7 ,eligible uses ,a grant under this subsection may be used for-- 7,a7 necessary costs to carry out the matters described in this subsection1 including tuition and stipends for individuals that receive a career scholarship grant1 subject to the requirements described in paragraph 7#f72 and 7,b7 program implementation1 planning1 technical assistance1 or training4 7#e7 ,federal share ,notwithstanding section #bjd1 the ,federal share of the cost of any award carried out with a grant made under this subsection shall not exceed #gj percent4 7#f7 ,participant amounts ,a ,state shall ensure that grant funds provided under this subsection to each individual that receives a career scholarship grant under the program established by the applicable ,state is the lesser of the following amounts3 7,a7 ,in a case in which the individual is also eligible for a ,federal ,pell ,grant under section #dja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj;a7 for enrollment at the applicable training program for any award year of the training program1 #aa1jjj minus the amount of the awarded ,federal ,pell ,grant4 7,b7 ,for an individual not described in paragraph 7#a71 the lesser of-- 7i7 #aa1jjj2 and 7ii7 the total cost of the training program in which the individual is enrolled1 including tuition1 fees1 career navigation services1 textbook costs1 expenses related to assessments and exams for certification or licensure1 equipment costs1 and wage stipends 7in the case of a training program that is an earn-and-learn program74 7d7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall coordinate the development of new workforce development models with the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education4 4 #aac4 ,congressional notification requirements ,title ,,ii of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cada et seq47 7as amended by section #aab7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbj4 ,congressional notification requirements 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of a project described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives notice1 in accordance with subsection 7c71 of the award of a grant for the project not less than #c business days before notifying an eligible recipient of their selection for that award4 7b7 ,projects described ,a project referred to in subsection 7a7 is a project that the ,secretary has selected to receive a grant administered by the ,economic ,development ,administration in an amount not less than #ajj1jjj4 7c7 ,requirements ,a notification under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the name of the project2 7#b7 the name of the applicant2 7#c7 the region in which the project is to be carried out2 7#d7 the ,state in which the project is to be carried out2 7#e7 the amount of the grant awarded2 7#f7 a description of the project2 and 7#g7 any additional information1 as determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make a notification under subsection 7a7 publicly available not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary provides the notice4 4 #aad4 ,specific flexibilities related to deployment of high-speed broadband ,title ,,ii of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cada et seq47 7as amended by section #aac7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bba4 ,high-speed broadband deployment initiative 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,broadband project ,the term broadband project means1 for the purposes of providing1 extending1 expanding1 or improving high-speed broadband service to further the goals of this ,act-- 7,a7 planning1 technical assistance1 or training2 7,b7 the acquisition or development of land2 or 7,c7 the acquisition1 design and engineering1 construction1 rehabilitation1 alteration1 expansion1 or improvement of facilities1 including related machinery1 equipment1 contractual rights1 and intangible property4 7#b7 ,eligible recipient ,the term eligible recipient includes-- 7,a7 a public-private partnership2 and 7,b7 a consortium formed for the purpose of providing1 extending1 expanding1 or improving high-speed broadband service between #a or more eligible recipients and #a or more for-profit organizations4 7#c7 ,high-speed broadband ,the term high-speed broadband means the provision of #b-way data transmission with sufficient downstream and upstream speeds to end users to permit effective participation in the economy and to support economic growth1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,broadband projects 7#a7 ,in general ,on the application of an eligible recipient1 the ,secretary may make grants under this title for broadband projects1 which shall be subject to the provisions of this section4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in reviewing applications submitted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall take into consideration geographic diversity of grants provided1 including consideration of underserved markets1 in addition to data requested in paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,data requested ,in reviewing an application submitted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall request from the ,federal ,communications ,commission1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 and the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission data on-- 7,a7 the level and extent of broadband service that exists in the area proposed to be served2 and 7,b7 the level and extent of broadband service that will be deployed in the area proposed to be served pursuant to another ,federal program4 7#d7 ,interest in real or personal property ,for any broadband project carried out by an eligible recipient that is a public-private partnership or consortium1 the ,secretary shall require that title to any real or personal property acquired or improved with grant funds1 or if the recipient will not acquire title1 another possessory interest acceptable to the ,secretary1 be vested in a public partner or eligible nonprofit organization or association for the useful life of the project1 after which title may be transferred to any member of the public-private partnership or consortium in accordance with regulations promulgated by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,procurement ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no person or entity shall be disqualified from competing to provide goods or services related to a broadband project on the basis that the person or entity participated in the development of the broadband project or in the drafting of specifications1 requirements1 statements of work1 or similar documents related to the goods or services to be provided4 7#f7 ,broadband project property 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may permit a recipient of a grant for a broadband project to grant an option to acquire real or personal property 7including contractual rights and intangible property7 related to that project to a third party on such terms as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate1 subject to the condition that the option may only be exercised after the ,secretary releases the ,federal interest in the property4 7,b7 ,treatment ,the grant or exercise of an option described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall not constitute a redistribution of grant funds under section #bag4 7c7 ,non-,federal share ,in determining the amount of the non-,federal share of the cost of a broadband project1 the ,secretary may provide credit toward the non-,federal share for the present value of allowable contributions over the useful life of the broadband project1 subject to the condition that the ,secretary may require such assurances of the value of the rights and of the commitment of the rights as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 4 #aae4 ,critical supply chain site development grant program ,title ,,ii of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cada et seq47 7as amended by section #aad7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbb4 ,critical supply chain site development grant program 7a7 ,in general ,on the application of an eligible recipient1 the ,secretary may make grants under the ,critical ,supply ,chain ,site ,development grant program 7referred to in this section as the grant program7 to carry out site development or expansion projects for the purpose of making the site ready for manufacturing projects4 7b7 ,considerations ,in providing a grant to an eligible recipient under the grant program1 the ,secretary may consider whether-- 7#a7 the proposed improvements to the site will improve economic conditions for rural areas1 ,tribal communities1 or areas that meet #a or more of the criteria described in section #cja7;a72 7#b7 the project is consistent with regional economic development plans1 which may include a comprehensive economic development strategy2 7#c7 the eligible recipient has initiatives to prioritize job training and workforce development2 and 7#d7 the project supports industries determined by the ,secretary to be of strategic importance to the national or economic security of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,priority ,in awarding grants to eligible recipients under the grant program1 the ,secretary shall give priority to eligible recipients that propose to carry out a project that-- 7#a7 has ,state1 local1 private1 or nonprofit funds being contributed to assist with site development efforts2 and 7#b7 if the site development or expansion project is carried out1 will result in a demonstrated interest in the site by commercial entities or other entities4 7d7 ,use of funds ,a grant provided under the grant program may be used for the following activities relating to the development or expansion of a site3 7#a7 ,investments in site utility readiness1 including-- 7,a7 construction of on-site utility infrastructure2 7,b7 construction of last-mile infrastructure1 including road infrastructure1 water infrastructure1 power infrastructure1 broadband infrastructure1 and other physical last-mile infrastructure2 7,c7 site grading2 and 7,d7 other activities to extend public utilities or services to a site1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,investments in site readiness1 including-- 7,a7 land assembly2 7,b7 environmental reviews2 7,c7 zoning2 7,d7 design2 7,e7 engineering2 and 7,f7 permitting4 7#c7 ,investments in workforce development and sustainability programs1 including job training and retraining programs4 7#d7 ,investments to ensure that disadvantaged communities have access to on-site jobs4 7e7 ,prohibition ,in awarding grants under the grant program1 the ,secretary shall not require an eligible recipient to demonstrate that a private company or investment has selected the site for development or expansion4 4 #aaf4 ,updated distress criteria and grant rates ,section #cja7;a7 of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,unemployment1 underemployment1 or economic adjustment problems ,the area is an area that the ,secretary determines has experienced or is about to experience a special need arising from actual or threatened severe unemployment1 underemployment1 or economic adjustment problems resulting from severe short-term or long-term changes in economic conditions4 7#d7 ,low median household income ,the area has a median household income of #hj percent or less of the national average4 7#e7 ,workforce participation ,the area has-- 7,a7 a labor force participation rate of #ij percent or less of the national average2 or 7,b7 a prime-age employment gap of #e percent or more4 7#f7 ,expected economic dislocation and distress from energy industry transitions ,the area is an area that is expected to experience actual or threatened severe unemployment or economic adjustment problems resulting from severe short-term or long-term changes in economic conditions from energy industries that are experiencing accelerated contraction4 4 #aag4 ,comprehensive economic development strategies ,section #cjb of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cafb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c77;,a71 by inserting including to mitigate and adapt to extreme weather1 after enhances and protects the environment12 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,exception ,this section shall not apply to grants awarded under section #bjg or grants awarded under section #bji7;c77#b7 that are regional in scope4 4 #aah4 ,office of ,tribal ,economic ,development ,title ,v of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caia et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ejh4 ,office of ,tribal economic development 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,economic ,development ,administration an ,office of ,tribal ,economic ,development 7referred to in this section as the ,office74 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,office shall be-- 7#a7 to coordinate all ,tribal economic development activities carried out by the ,secretary2 7#b7 to help ,tribal communities access economic development assistance programs1 including the assistance provided under this ,act2 7#c7 to coordinate ,tribal economic development strategies and efforts with other ,federal agencies2 and 7#d7 to be a participant in any negotiated rulemakings or consultations relating to1 or having an impact on1 projects1 programs1 or funding that benefit ,tribal communities4 7c7 ,tribal economic development strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,economic ,development ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbd1 the ,office shall initiate a ,tribal consultation process to develop1 and not less frequently than every #c years thereafter1 update1 a strategic plan for ,tribal economic development for the ,economic ,development ,administration4 7#b7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,economic ,development ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbd and not less frequently than every #c years thereafter1 the ,office shall submit to ,congress the strategic plan for ,tribal economic development developed under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,outreach ,the ,secretary shall establish a publicly facing website to help provide a comprehensive1 single source of information for ,indian tribes1 ,tribal leaders1 ,tribal businesses1 and citizens in ,tribal communities to better understand and access programs that support economic development in ,tribal communities1 including the economic development programs administered by ,federal agencies or departments other than the ,department4 7e7 ,dedicated staff ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,office has sufficient staff to carry out all outreach activities under this section4 4 #aai4 ,office of ,disaster ,recovery and ,resilience ,title ,v of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caia et seq47 7as amended by section #aah7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eji4 ,office of ,disaster ,recovery and ,resilience 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish an ,office of ,disaster ,recovery and ,resilience-- 7#a7 to direct and implement the post-disaster economic recovery responsibilities of the ,economic ,development ,administration pursuant to subsections 7c77#b7 and 7e7 of section #bji and section #gjc2 7#b7 to direct and implement economic recovery and enhanced resilience support function activities as directed under the ,national ,disaster ,recovery ,framework2 and 7#c7 support long-term economic recovery in communities in which a major disaster or emergency has been declared under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq471 or otherwise impacted by an event of national significance1 as determined by the ,secretary1 through-- 7,a7 convening and deploying an economic development assessment team2 7,b7 hosting or attending convenings related to identification of additional ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and philanthropic entities and resources2 7,c7 exploring potential flexibilities related to existing awards2 7,d7 provision of technical assistance through staff or contractual resources2 and 7,e7 other activities determined by the ,secretary to be appropriate4 7b7 ,appointment and compensation authorities 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary is authorized to appoint such temporary personnel as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the ,office of ,disaster ,recovery and ,resilience1 without regard to the provisions of subchapter ,i of chapter #cc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointments in the competitive service and compensation of personnel4 7#b7 ,conversion of employees ,notwithstanding chapter #cc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other provision of law relating to the examination1 certification1 and appointment of individuals in the competitive service1 the ,secretary is authorized to convert a temporary employee appointed under this subsection to a permanent appointment in the competitive service in the ,economic ,development ,administration under merit promotion procedures if-- 7,a7 the employee has served continuously for at least #b years under #a or more appointments under this subsection2 and 7,b7 the employee's performance has been at an acceptable level of performance throughout the period or periods referred to in subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,compensation ,an individual converted under this subsection shall become a career-conditional employee1 unless the employee has already completed the service requirements for career tenure4 7c7 ,disaster team 7#a7 ,establishment ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish a disaster team 7referred to in this section as the disaster team7 for the deployment of individuals to carry out responsibilities of the ,office of ,disaster ,recovery and ,resilience after a major disaster or emergency has been declared under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 and the ,department has been activated by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,designation of staff ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall designate to serve on the disaster team-- 7i7 employees of the ,office of ,disaster ,recovery and ,resilience2 7ii7 employees of the ,department who are not employees of the ,economic ,development ,administration2 and 7iii7 in consultation with the heads of other ,federal agencies1 employees of those agencies1 as appropriate4 7,b7 ,capabilities ,in designating individuals under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that the disaster team includes a sufficient quantity of-- 7i7 individuals who are capable of deploying rapidly and efficiently to respond to major disasters and emergencies2 and 7ii7 highly trained full-time employees who will lead and manage the disaster team4 7#c7 ,training ,the ,secretary shall ensure that appropriate and ongoing training is provided to members of the disaster team to ensure that the members are adequately trained regarding the programs and policies of the ,economic ,development ,administration relating to post-disaster economic recovery efforts4 7#d7 ,expenses ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 use1 with or without reimbursement1 any service1 equipment1 personnel1 or facility of any ,federal agency with the explicit support of that agency1 to the extent such use does not impair or conflict with the authority of the ,president or the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 to direct ,federal agencies in any major disaster or emergency declared under that ,act2 and 7,b7 provide members of the disaster team with travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of services for1 or relating to1 the disaster team4 4 #abj4 ,establishment of technical assistance liaisons ,title ,v of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caia et seq47 7as amended by section #aai7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaj4 ,technical assistance liaisons 7a7 ,in general ,a ,regional ,director of a regional office of the ,economic ,development ,administration may designate a staff member to act as a ,technical ,assistance ,liaison for any ,state served by the regional office4 7b7 ,role ,a ,technical ,assistance ,liaison shall-- 7#a7 work in coordination with an ,economic ,development ,representative to provide technical assistance1 in addition to technical assistance under section #bjg1 to eligible recipients that are underresourced communities1 as determined by the ,technical ,assistance ,liaison1 that submit applications for assistance under title ,,ii2 and 7#b7 at the request of an eligible recipient that submitted an application for assistance under title ,,ii1 provide technical feedback on unsuccessful grant applications4 7c7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary may enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with an eligible recipient for the purpose of providing technical assistance to eligible recipients that are underresourced communities that have submitted or may submit an application for assistance under this ,act4 4 #aba4 ,annual report to ,congress ,section #fjc7;b7 of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cbac7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting areas after rural2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 7,a7 include a list of all of the grants provided by the ,economic ,development ,administration for projects located in1 or that primarily benefit1 rural areas2 7,b7 an explanation of the process used to determine how each project referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 would benefit a rural area2 and 7,c7 a certification that each project referred to in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 is located in a rural area2 or 7ii7 will primarily benefit a rural area4 4 #abb4 ,modernization of environmental reviews 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the efforts of the ,secretary to facilitate efficient1 timely1 and predictable environmental reviews of projects funded by the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba et seq471 including through expanded use of categorical exclusions1 environmental assessments1 or programmatic environmental impact statements4 7b7 ,requirements ,in completing the report under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 describe the actions the ,secretary will take to implement the amendments to the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 made by section #cba of the ,fiscal ,responsibility ,act of #bjbc 7,public ,law #aah-e2 #acg ,stat4 #ch72 7#b7 describe the existing categorical exclusions most frequently used by the ,secretary to streamline the environmental review of projects funded by the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba et seq472 and 7#c7 consider-- 7,a7 the adoption of additional categorical exclusions1 including those used by other ,federal agencies1 that would facilitate the environmental review of projects funded by the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba et seq472 7,b7 the adoption of new programmatic environmental impact statements that would facilitate the environmental review of projects funded by the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba et seq472 and 7,c7 agreements with other ,federal agencies that would facilitate a more efficient process for the environmental review of projects funded by the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba et seq474 7c7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #b years after the submission of the report under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall promulgate a final rule implementing1 to the maximum extent practicable1 measures considered by the ,secretary under subsection 7b7 that are necessary to streamline the environmental review of projects funded by the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba et seq474 #abc4 ,,gao report on economic development programs 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,comptroller ,general ,the term ,comptroller ,general means the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,regional ,commission ,the term ,regional ,commission has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cabb74 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that evaluates economic development programs administered by the ,economic ,development ,administration and the ,regional ,commissions4 7c7 ,contents ,in carrying out the report under subsection 7b71 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 evaluate the impact of programs described in that subsection on economic outcomes1 including job creation and retention1 the rate of unemployment and underemployment1 labor force participation1 and private investment leveraged2 7#b7 describe efforts by the ,economic ,development ,administration and the ,regional ,commissions to document the impact of programs described in that subsection on economic outcomes described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 describe efforts by the ,economic ,development ,administration and the ,regional ,commissions to carry out coordination activities described in section #ajc of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cacc72 7#d7 consider other factors1 as determined to be appropriate by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 to assess the effectiveness of programs described in subsection 7b72 and 7#e7 make legislative recommendations for improvements to programs described in subsection 7b7 as applicable4 #abd4 ,,gao report on ,economic ,development ,administration regulations and policies 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,comptroller ,general ,the term ,comptroller ,general means the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,small community ,the term small community means a community of less than #aj1jjj year-round residents4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that evaluates economic development regulations and policies administered by the ,economic ,development ,administration that have hindered the ability of communities to apply for and administer ,economic ,development ,administration grants4 7c7 ,contents ,in carrying out the report under subsection 7b71 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 review regulations and grant application processes promulgated by the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,economic ,development2 7#b7 evaluate the technical capacity of eligible recipients 7as defined in section #c of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cabb77 to apply for ,economic ,development ,administration grants2 7#c7 identify barriers to small communities applying for ,economic ,development ,administration grants1 in consultation with-- 7,a7 ,state economic development representatives2 7,b7 secretaries of ,state departments of economic development2 7,c7 representatives for small communities that have received ,economic ,development ,administration grants2 and 7,d7 representatives for small communities that have never applied for ,economic ,development ,administration grants2 and 7#d7 provide recommendations for simplifying and easing the ability for grant applicants to navigate the ,economic ,development ,administration grant application process1 including through a review of regulations1 including environmental regulations1 not in the jurisdiction of the ,economic ,development ,administration to identify possible grant application process improvements4 #abe4 ,,gao study on rural communities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 7referred to in this section as the ,comptroller ,general7 shall conduct a study to evaluate the impacts of funding provided by the ,economic ,development ,administration to distressed communities 7as described in section #cja7;a7 of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa7;a777 located in rural areas4 7b7 ,contents ,in carrying out the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 identify not less than #e geographically diverse distressed communities in rural areas2 and 7#b7 for each distressed community identified under paragraph 7#a71 examine the impacts of funding provided by the ,economic ,development ,administration on-- 7,a7 the local jobs and unemployment of the community2 and 7,b7 the availability of affordable housing in the community4 7c7 ,report ,on completion of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study and any recommendations that result from the study4 #abf4 ,general authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,section #gja of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cbca7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7k72 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,grants for public works and economic development ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #bja1 to remain available until expended-- 7#a7 #agj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#b7 #aie1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#c7 #bbj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7#d7 #bde1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7#e7 #bgj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 7b7 ,grants for planning and grants for administrative expenses ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #bjc1 to remain available until expended-- 7#a7 #ij1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#c7 #aaj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7#d7 #abj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7#e7 #acj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 7c7 ,grants for training1 research1 and technical assistance ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #bjg1 to remain available until expended-- 7#a7 #be1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#b7 #cj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#c7 #ce1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7#d7 #dj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7#e7 #de1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 7d7 ,grants for economic adjustment ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #bji 7other than subsections 7d7 and 7e771 to remain available until expended-- 7#a7 #fe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 7#b7 #ge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 7#c7 #he1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 7#d7 #ie1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbh2 and 7#e7 #aje1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbi4 7e7 ,assistance to coal communities ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #bji7;d7 #ge1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended4 7f7 ,assistance to nuclear host communities ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #bji7;e71 to remain available until expended-- 7#a7 to carry out paragraph 7#b77;,a71 #ce1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi2 and 7#b7 to carry out paragraph 7#b77;,b71 #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbg4 7g7 ,renewable energy program ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #bah #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended4 7h7 ,workforce training grants ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #bai #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended1 of which #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi shall be used to carry out subsection 7c7 of that section4 7i7 ,critical supply chain site development grant program ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #bbb #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended4 7j7 ,technical assistance liaisons ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #eaj #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 to remain available until expended4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,title ,,vii of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cbca et seq47 is amended by striking section #gjd4 #abg4 ,technical correction ,section #a of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba note2 ,public ,law #hi-acf7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,findings and declarations4,sec4 #c4 ,definitions4,title ,i--,economic ,development ,partnerships ,cooperation and ,coordination,sec4 #aja4 ,establishment of economic development partnerships4,sec4 #ajb4 ,cooperation of ,federal agencies4,sec4 #ajc4 ,coordination4,title ,,ii--,grants for ,public ,works and ,economic ,development,sec4 #bja4 ,grants for public works and economic development4,sec4 #bjb4 ,base closings and realignments4,sec4 #bjc4 ,grants for planning and grants for administrative expenses4,sec4 #bjd4 ,cost sharing4,sec4 #bje4 ,supplementary grants4,sec4 #bjf4 ,regulations on relative needs and allocations4,sec4 #bjg4 ,research and technical assistance2 university centers4,sec4 #bjh4 ,investment priorities4 ,sec4 #bji4 ,grants for economic adjustment4,sec4 #baj4 ,changed project circumstances4,sec4 #baa4 ,use of funds in projects constructed under projected cost4,sec4 #bab4 ,reports by recipients4,sec4 #bac4 ,prohibition on use of funds for attorney's and consultant's fees4,sec4 #bad4 ,special impact areas4,sec4 #bae4 ,performance awards4,sec4 #baf4 ,planning performance awards4,sec4 #bag4 ,direct expenditure or redistribution by recipient4,sec4 #bah4 ,renewable energy program4,sec4 #bai4 ,workforce training grants4,sec4 #bbj4 ,congressional notification requirements4,sec4 #bba4 ,high-,speed ,broadband ,deployment ,initiative4,sec4 #bbb4 ,critical supply chain site development grant program4,title ,,iii--,eligibility2 ,comprehensive ,economic ,development ,strategies,sec4 #cja4 ,eligibility of areas4,sec4 #cjb4 ,comprehensive economic development strategies4,title ,,iv--,economic ,development ,districts,sec4 #dja4 ,designation of economic development districts4,sec4 #djb4 ,termination or modification of economic development districts4,sec4 #djd4 ,provision of comprehensive economic development strategies to ,regional ,commissions4,sec4 #dje4 ,assistance to parts of economic development districts not in eligible areas4,title ,v--,administration,sec4 #eja4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,economic ,development4,sec4 #ejb4 ,economic development information clearinghouse4,sec4 #ejc4 ,consultation with other persons and agencies4,sec4 #ejd4 ,administration1 operation1 and maintenance4,sec4 #ejf4 ,performance evaluations of grant recipients4,sec4 #ejg4 ,notification of reorganization4,sec4 #ejh4 ,office of ,tribal ,economic ,development4,sec4 #eji4 ,office of ,disaster ,recovery and ,resilience4,sec4 #eaj4 ,technical ,assistance ,liaisons4,title ,,vi--,miscellaneous,sec4 #fja4 ,powers of ,secretary4,sec4 #fjb4 ,maintenance of standards4,sec4 #fjc4 ,annual report to ,congress4,sec4 #fjd4 ,delegation of functions and transfer of funds among ,federal agencies4,sec4 #fje4 ,penalties4,sec4 #fjf4 ,employment of expediters and administrative employees4,sec4 #fjg4 ,maintenance and public inspection of list of approved applications for financial assistance4,sec4 #fjh4 ,records and audits4,sec4 #fji4 ,relationship to assistance under other law4,sec4 #faj4 ,acceptance of certifications by applicants4,sec4 #faa4 ,brownfields redevelopment reports4,sec4 #fab4 ,savings clause4,title ,,vii--,funding,sec4 #gja4 ,general authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #gjb4 ,authorization of appropriations for defense conversation activities4,sec4 #gjc4 ,authorization of appropriations for disaster economic recovery activities4 4 ,,ii ,regional economic and infrastructure development #bja4 ,regional commission authorizations ,section #aegea of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to each ,commission to carry out this subtitle #dj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 4 #bjb4 ,regional commission modifications 7a7 ,membership of commissions ,section #aecja of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,an alternate member and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,an alternate member 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,state alternates ,if the alternate ,state member is unable to vote in accordance with clause 7i71 the alternate ,state member may delegate voting authority to a designee1 subject to the condition that the executive director shall be notified1 in writing1 of the designation not less than #a week before the applicable vote is to take place4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 by striking a ,federal employee and inserting an employee4 7b7 ,decisions of commissions ,section #aecjb of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting or alternate ,state members1 including designees after ,state members2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,quorums 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 a ,commission shall determine what constitutes a quorum for meetings of the ,commission4 7#b7 ,requirements ,any quorum for meetings of a ,commission shall include-- 7,a7 the ,federal ,cochairperson or the alternate ,federal ,cochairperson2 and 7,b7 a majority of ,state members or alternate ,state members1 including designees 7exclusive of members representing ,states delinquent under section #aecjd7;c77#c77;,c774 4 7c7 ,administrative powers and expenses of commissions ,section #aecjd7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting 1 which may be done without a requirement for the ,commission to reimburse the agency or local government after status2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#h7 and 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following3 7#h7 collect fees for services provided and retain and expend such fees2 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#i7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting leases 7including the lease of office space for any term71 after cooperative agreements12 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#aj7 7as so redesignated71 by striking maintain a government relations office in the ,district of ,columbia and4 7d7 ,meetings of commissions ,section #aecje7;b7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking with the ,federal ,cochairperson and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 8with-- 7#a7 the ,federal ,cochairperson2 and 7#b7 at least a majority of the ,state members or alternate ,state members 7including designees7 present in-person or via electronic means4 4 7e7 ,annual reports ,section #aecjh7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ij and inserting #ahj4 #bjc4 ,transfer of funds among ,federal agencies 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #aec of subtitle ,v of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #aecjh as section #aecji2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #aecjg the following3 #aecjh4 ,transfer of funds among ,federal agencies 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7c71 for purposes of this subtitle1 each ,commission may transfer funds to and accept transfers of funds from other ,federal agencies4 7b7 ,transfer of funds to other ,federal agencies ,funds made available to a ,commission may be transferred to other ,federal agencies if the funds are used consistently with the purposes for which the funds were specifically authorized and appropriated4 7c7 ,transfer of funds from other federal agencies ,funds may be transferred to any ,commission under this section if-- 7#a7 the statutory authority for the funds provided by the ,federal agency does not expressly prohibit use of funds for authorities being carried out by a ,commission2 and 7#b7 the ,federal agency that provides the funds determines that the activities for which the funds are to be used are otherwise eligible for funding under such a statutory authority4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #aec of subtitle ,v of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aecjh and inserting the following3 #aecjh4 ,transfer of funds among ,federal agencies4#aecji4 ,annual reports4 4 #bjd4 ,economic and infrastructure development grants ,section #aeeja of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#aa71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 in coordination with relevant ,federal agencies1 to design1 build1 implement1 or update infrastructure to support resilience to extreme weather events2 7#e7 to promote the production of housing to meet economic development and workforce needs2 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking 7#g7 and inserting 7#i74 #bje4 ,financial assistance 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #aee of subtitle ,v of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aeejg4 ,payment of non-,federal share for certain ,federal grant programs ,amounts made available to carry out this subtitle shall be available for the payment of the non-,federal share for any project carried out under another ,federal grant program-- 7#a7 for which a ,commission is not the sole or primary funding source2 and 7#b7 that is consistent with the authorities of the applicable ,commission4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #aee of subtitle ,v of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aeejg4 ,payment of non-,federal share for certain ,federal grant programs4 4 #bjf4 ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission area ,section #aegcc of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting ,lincoln1 after ,knox12 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting ,merrimack1 after ,grafton12 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting ,wyoming1 after ,wayne14 #bjg4 ,southwest ,border ,regional ,commission area ,section #aegcb of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by inserting ,bernalillo1 before ,catron12 7,b7 by inserting ,cibola1 ,curry1 ,de ,baca1 after ,chaves12 7,c7 by inserting ,guadalupe1 after ,grant12 7,d7 by inserting ,roosevelt1 after ,otero12 and 7,e7 by striking and ,socorro and inserting ,socorro1 ,torrance1 and ,valencia2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by inserting ,guadalupe1 after ,glasscock12 and 7,b7 by striking ,tom ,green ,upton1 and inserting ,tom ,green1 ,upton14 #bjh4 ,great ,lakes ,authority area ,section #aegcd of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting the counties which contain1 in part or in whole1 the after consist of4 #bji4 ,additional regional commission programs 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,v of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aei ,additional regional commission programs ,sec4 #aeija4 ,state capacity building grant program4#aeijb4 ,demonstration health projects4 #aeija4 ,state capacity building grant program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commission state ,the term ,commission ,state means a ,state that contains #a or more eligible counties4 7#b7 ,eligible county ,the term eligible county means a county described in subchapter ,,ii of chapter #aeg4 7#c7 ,program ,the term program means a ,state capacity building grant program established by a ,commission under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,establishment ,each ,commission shall establish a ,state capacity building grant program to provide grants to ,commission ,states in the area served by the ,commission for the purposes described in subsection 7c74 7c7 ,purposes ,the purposes of a program are to support the efforts of the ,commission-- 7#a7 to better support business retention and expansion in eligible counties2 7#b7 to create programs to encourage job creation and workforce development in eligible counties2 7#c7 to partner with universities in distressed counties 7as designated under section #aegjb7;a77#a77-- 7,a7 to strengthen the capacity to train new professionals in fields for which there is a shortage of workers2 7,b7 to increase local capacity for project management1 project execution1 and financial management2 and 7,c7 to leverage funding sources2 7#d7 to prepare economic and infrastructure plans for eligible counties2 7#e7 to expand access to high-speed broadband in eligible counties2 7#f7 to provide technical assistance that results in ,commission investments in transportation1 water1 wastewater1 and other critical infrastructure2 7#g7 to promote workforce development to support resilient infrastructure projects2 7#h7 to develop initiatives to increase the effectiveness of local development districts in eligible counties2 7#i7 to implement new or innovative economic development practices that will better position eligible counties to compete in the global economy2 and 7#aj7 to identify and address important regional impediments to prosperity and to leverage unique regional advantages to create economic opportunities for the region served by the ,commission4 7d7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,funds from a grant under a program may be used to support a project1 program1 or related expense of the ,commission ,state in an eligible county4 7#b7 ,limitation ,funds from a grant under a program shall not be used for-- 7,a7 the purchase of furniture1 fixtures1 or equipment2 7,b7 the compensation of-- 7i7 any ,state member of the ,commission 7as described in section #aecja7;b77#a77;,b772 or 7ii7 any ,state alternate member of the ,commission 7as described in section #aecja7;b77#b77;,b772 or 7,c7 the cost of supplanting existing ,state programs4 7e7 ,annual work plan 7#a7 ,in general ,for each fiscal year1 before providing a grant under a program1 each ,commission ,state shall provide to the ,commission an annual work plan that includes the proposed use of the grant4 7#b7 ,approval ,no grant under a program shall be provided to a ,commission ,state unless the ,commission has approved the annual work plan of the ,state4 7f7 ,amount of grant 7#a7 ,in general ,the amount of a grant provided to a ,commission ,state under a program for a fiscal year shall be based on the proportion that-- 7,a7 the amount paid by the ,commission ,state 7including any amounts paid on behalf of the ,commission ,state by a nonprofit organization7 for administrative expenses for the applicable fiscal year 7as determined under section #aecjd7;c772 bears to 7,b7 the amount paid by all ,commission ,states served by the ,commission 7including any amounts paid on behalf of a ,commission ,state by a nonprofit organization7 for administrative expenses for that fiscal year 7as determined under that section74 7#b7 ,requirement ,to be eligible to receive a grant under a program for a fiscal year1 a ,commission ,state 7or a nonprofit organization on behalf of the ,commission ,state7 shall pay the amount of administrative expenses of the ,commission ,state for the applicable fiscal year 7as determined under section #aecjd7;c774 7#c7 ,approval ,for each fiscal year1 a grant provided under a program shall be approved and made available as part of the approval of the annual budget of the ,commission4 7g7 ,grant availability ,funds from a grant under a program shall be available only during the fiscal year for which the grant is provided4 7h7 ,report ,each fiscal year1 each ,commission ,state shall submit to the relevant ,commission and make publicly available a report that describes the use of the grant funds and the impact of the program in the ,commission ,state4 7i7 ,continuation of program authority for northern border regional commission ,with respect to the ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission1 the program shall be a continuation of the program under section #fcjd7;c7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#dj ,u4,s4,c4 #aeeja note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this section74 #aeijb4 ,demonstration health projects 7a7 ,purpose ,to demonstrate the value of adequate health facilities and services to the economic development of the region1 a ,commission may make grants for the planning1 construction1 equipment1 and operation of demonstration health1 nutrition1 and child care projects 7referred to in this section as a demonstration health project71 including hospitals1 regional health diagnostic and treatment centers1 and other facilities and services necessary for the purposes of this section4 7b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant under this section is-- 7#a7 an entity described in section #aeeja7;a72 7#b7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a7772 7#c7 a hospital 7as defined in section #ahfa of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex772 or 7#d7 a critical access hospital 7as defined in that section74 7c7 ,planning grants 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,commission may make grants for planning expenses necessary for the development and operation of demonstration health projects for the region served by the ,commission4 7#b7 ,maximum commission contribution ,the maximum ,commission contribution for a demonstration health project that receives a grant under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made in accordance with section #aeeja7;d74 7#c7 ,sources of assistance ,a grant under paragraph 7#a7 may be provided entirely from amounts made available to carry out this section or in combination with amounts provided under other ,federal grant programs4 7#d7 ,federal share for grants under other federal grant programs ,notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the ,federal share in other ,federal grant programs1 amounts made available to carry out this subsection may be used to increase the ,federal share of another ,federal grant up to the maximum contribution described in paragraph 7#b74 7d7 ,construction and equipment grants 7#a7 ,in general ,a grant under this section for construction or equipment of a demonstration health project may be used for-- 7,a7 costs of construction2 7,b7 the acquisition of privately owned facilities-- 7i7 not operated for profit2 or 7ii7 previously operated for profit if the ,commission finds that health services would not otherwise be provided in the area served by the facility if the acquisition is not made2 and 7,c7 the acquisition of initial equipment4 7#b7 ,standards for making grants ,a grant under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be approved in accordance with section #aeejc2 and 7,b7 shall not be incompatible with the applicable provisions of title ,,vi of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bia et seq471 the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aejja et seq471 and other laws authorizing grants for the construction of health-related facilities1 without regard to any provisions in those laws relating to appropriation authorization ceilings or to allotments among the ,states4 7#c7 ,maximum commission contribution ,the maximum ,commission contribution for a demonstration health project that receives a grant under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made in accordance with section #aeeja7;d74 7#d7 ,sources of assistance ,a grant under paragraph 7#a7 may be provided entirely from amounts made available to carry out this section or in combination with amounts provided under other ,federal grant programs4 7#e7 ,contribution to increased federal share for other federal grants ,notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the ,federal share in another ,federal grant program for the construction or equipment of a demonstration health project1 amounts made available to carry out this subsection may be used to increase ,federal grants for component facilities of a demonstration health project to a maximum of #ij percent of the cost of the facilities4 7e7 ,operation grants 7#a7 ,in general ,a grant under this section for the operation of a demonstration health project may be used for-- 7,a7 the costs of operation of the facility2 and 7,b7 initial operating costs1 including the costs of attracting1 training1 and retaining qualified personnel4 7#b7 ,standards for making grants ,a grant for the operation of a demonstration health project shall not be made unless the facility funded by the grant is-- 7,a7 publicly owned2 7,b7 owned by a public or private nonprofit organization2 7,c7 a private hospital described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code2 or 7,d7 a private hospital that provides a certain amount of uncompensated care1 as determined by the ,commission1 and applies for the grant in partnership with a ,state1 local government1 or ,indian ,tribe4 7#c7 ,maximum commission contribution ,the maximum ,commission contribution for a demonstration health project that receives a grant under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made in accordance with section #aeeja7;d74 7#d7 ,sources of assistance ,a grant under paragraph 7#a7 may be provided entirely from amounts made available to carry out this section or in combination with amounts provided under other ,federal grant programs for the operation of health-related facilities or the provision of health and child development services1 including parts ,a and ,b of title ,,iv and title ,,xx of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq41 #fba et seq41 #acig et seq474 7#e7 ,federal share ,notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the ,federal share in the other ,federal programs described in paragraph 7#d71 amounts made available to carry out this subsection may be used to increase the ,federal share of a grant under those programs up to the maximum contribution described in paragraph 7#c74 7f7 ,priority ,health ,programs ,if a ,commission elects to make grants under this section1 the ,commission shall establish specific regional health priorities for such grants that address-- 7#a7 addiction treatment and access to resources helping individuals in recovery2 7#b7 workforce shortages in the healthcare industry2 or 7#c7 access to services for screening and diagnosing chronic health issues4 4 7b7 ,repeal ,section #fcjd7;c7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#dj ,u4,s4,c4 #aeeja note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is repealed4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of chapters for subtitle ,v of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter #aeg the following3 #aei4 ,additional ,regional ,commission ,programs#aeija 4 #baj4 ,tribal and colonia participation in southwest border region 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #aee of subtitle ,v of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by section #bje7;a771 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aeejh4 ,waiver of matching requirement for ,indian tribes and colonias in ,southwest ,border ,regional ,commission programs 7a7 ,definition of colonia 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the term colonia means a community-- 7,a7 that is located-- 7i7 in the ,state of ,arizona1 ,california1 ,new ,mexico1 or ,texas2 7ii7 not more than #aej miles from the border between the ,united ,states and ,mexico2 and 7iii7 outside a standard metropolitan statistical area that has a population exceeding #a1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 that-- 7i7 lacks a potable water supply2 7ii7 lacks an adequate sewage system2 or 7iii7 lacks decent1 safe1 and sanitary housing2 and 7,c7 that has been treated or designated as a colonia by a ,federal or ,state program4 7b7 ,waiver ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in the case of assistance provided to a colonia or an ,indian tribe under this subtitle by the ,southwest ,border ,regional ,commission1 the ,federal share of the cost of the project carried out with that assistance may be up to #ajj percent1 as determined by the selection official1 the ,state ,cochairperson 7or an alternate71 and the ,federal ,cochairperson 7or an alternate74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #aee of subtitle ,v of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by section #bje7;b771 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aeejg the following3 #aeejh4 ,waiver of matching requirement for ,indian tribes and colonias in ,southwest ,border ,regional ,commission programs44 #baa4 ,establishment of ,mid-,atlantic ,regional ,commission 7a7 ,establishment ,section #aecja7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,the ,mid-,atlantic ,regional ,commission4 4 7b7 ,designation of region 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #aeg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aegce4 ,mid-,atlantic ,regional ,commission4 ,the region of the ,mid-,atlantic ,regional ,commission shall include the following counties3 7#a7 ,delaware ,each county in the ,state of ,delaware4 7#b7 ,maryland ,each county in the ,state of ,maryland that is not already served by the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission4 7#c7 ,pennsylvania ,each county in the ,state of ,pennsylvania that is not already served by the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subchapter ,,ii of chapter #aeg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aegce4 ,mid-,atlantic ,regional ,commission4 4 7c7 ,application ,section #aegjb7;c7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,application ,paragraph 7#b7 shall not apply to a county described in paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 of section #aegce4 4 #bab4 ,establishment of ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission 7a7 ,establishment ,section #aecja7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by section #baa7;a771 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,the ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission4 4 7b7 ,designation of region 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #aeg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by section #baa7;b77#a771 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aegcf4 ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission ,the region of the ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission shall include the following counties3 7#a7 ,rhode ,island ,each county in the ,state of ,rhode ,island4 7#b7 ,connecticut ,the counties of ,hartford1 ,middlesex1 ,new ,haven1 ,new ,london1 ,tolland1 and ,windham in the ,state of ,connecticut4 7#c7 ,massachusetts ,the counties of ,barnstable1 ,bristol1 ,essex1 ,hampden1 ,plymouth1 and ,worcester in the ,state of ,massachusetts4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subchapter ,,ii of chapter #aeg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by section #baa7;b77#b771 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aegcf4 ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission4 4 7c7 ,application ,section #aegjb7;c77#c7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by section #baa7;c771 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 7#b7 by striking to a county and inserting the following3 8to-- 7,a7 a county 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 the ,southern ,new ,england ,regional ,commission4 4 #bac4 ,denali ,commission reauthorization 7a7 ,reauthorization ,section #cab7;a7 of the ,denali ,commission ,act of #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba note2 ,public ,law #aje-bgg7 is amended by striking #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjag through #bjba and inserting #ce1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 7b7 ,establishment of ,commission ,section #cjc of the ,denali ,commission ,act of #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba note2 ,public ,law #aje-bgg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking who shall be appointed by the ,secretary of ,commerce 7referred to in this title as the ,secretary712 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking who shall be selected in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 7#b7 and inserting appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#b72 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7g7 as subsections 7c7 through 7f71 respectively4 7c7 ,duties of the commission ,section #cjd of the ,denali ,commission ,act of #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba note2 ,public ,law #aje-bgg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking to the ,secretary1 the ,federal ,cochairperson1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 and inserting to the ,federal ,cochairperson and the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,secretary1 acting through the ,federal ,cochairperson1 each place it appears and inserting the ,federal ,cochairperson2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the ,secretary acting through the ,federal ,cochairperson1 and inserting the ,federal ,cochairperson4 7d7 ,powers of the commission ,section #cje of the ,denali ,commission ,act of #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba note2 ,public ,law #aje-bgg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d71 in the first sentence1 by inserting enter into leases 7including the lease of office space for any term71 after award grants12 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,cost share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a construction project carried out with amounts provided by the ,commission shall be #hj percent4 7f7 ,use of funds toward non-,federal share of certain projects ,notwithstanding any other provision of law regarding payment of a non-,federal share in connection with a grant-in-aid program1 the ,commission may use amounts made available to the ,commission for the payment of such a non-,federal share for programs undertaken to carry out the purposes of the ,commission4 4 7e7 ,special functions of the commission ,section #cjg of the ,denali ,commission ,act of #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba note2 ,public ,law #aje-bgg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7e7 as subsections 7a7 through 7d71 respectively2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting 1 including interagency transfers1 after payments4 7f7 ,conforming amendment ,section #cji7;c77#a7 of the ,denali ,commission ,act of #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba note2 ,public ,law #aje-bgg7 is amended by inserting of ,transportation after ,secretary4 #bad4 ,denali ,housing ,fund 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a nonprofit organization2 7,b7 a limited dividend organization2 7,c7 a cooperative organization2 7,d7 an ,indian ,tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 and 7,e7 a public entity1 such as a municipality1 county1 district1 authority1 or other political subdivision of a ,state4 7#b7 ,federal cochair ,the term ,federal ,cochair means the ,federal ,cochairperson of the ,denali ,commission4 7#c7 ,fund ,the term ,fund means the ,denali ,housing ,fund established under subsection 7b77#a74 7#d7 ,low-income ,the term low-income1 with respect to a household means that the household income is less than #aej percent of the ,federal poverty level for the ,state of ,alaska4 7#e7 ,moderate-income ,the term moderate-income1 with respect to a household1 means that the household income is less than #bej percent of the ,federal poverty level for the ,state of ,alaska4 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7b7 ,denali ,housing ,fund 7#a7 ,establishment ,there shall be established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states the ,denali ,housing ,fund1 to be administered by the ,federal ,cochair4 7#b7 ,source and use of amounts in fund 7,a7 ,in general ,amounts allocated to the ,federal ,cochair for the purpose of carrying out this section shall be deposited in the ,fund4 7,b7 ,uses ,the ,federal ,cochair shall use the ,fund as a revolving fund to carry out the purposes of this section4 7,c7 ,investment ,the ,federal ,cochair may invest amounts in the ,fund that are not necessary for operational expenses in bonds or other obligations1 the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the ,federal ,government4 7,d7 ,general expenses ,the ,federal ,cochair may charge the general expenses of carrying out this section to the ,fund4 7#c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,fund #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 7c7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are-- 7#a7 to encourage and facilitate the construction or rehabilitation of housing to meet the needs of low-income households and moderate-income households2 and 7#b7 to provide housing for public employees4 7d7 ,loans and grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,federal ,cochair may provide grants and loans from the ,fund to eligible entities under such terms and conditions the ,federal ,cochair may prescribe4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of a grant or loan under paragraph 7#a7 shall be for planning and obtaining federally insured mortgage financing or other financial assistance for housing construction or rehabilitation projects for low-income and moderate-income households in rural ,alaska villages4 7e7 ,providing amounts to ,states for grants and loans ,the ,federal ,cochair may provide amounts to the ,state of ,alaska1 or political subdivisions thereof1 for making the grants and loans described in subsection 7d74 7f7 ,loans 7#a7 ,limitation on available amounts ,a loan under subsection 7d7 for the cost of planning and obtaining financing 7including the cost of preliminary surveys and analyses of market needs1 preliminary site engineering and architectural fees1 site options1 application and mortgage commitment fees1 legal fees1 and construction loan fees and discounts7 of a project described in that subsection may be for not more than #ij percent of that cost4 7#b7 ,interest ,a loan under subsection 7d7 shall be made without interest1 except that a loan made to an eligible entity established for profit shall bear interest at the prevailing market rate authorized for an insured or guaranteed loan for that type of project4 7#c7 ,payment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal ,cochair shall require payment of a loan made under this section under terms and conditions the ,secretary may require by not later than the date of completion of the project4 7,b7 ,cancellation ,for a loan other than a loan to an eligible entity established for profit1 the ,secretary may cancel any part of the debt with respect to a loan made under subsection 7d7 if the ,secretary determines that a permanent loan to finance the project cannot be obtained in an amount adequate for repayment of a loan made under subsection 7d74 7g7 ,grants 7#a7 ,in general ,a grant under this section for expenses incidental to planning and obtaining financing for a project described in this section that the ,federal ,cochair considers unrecoverable from the proceeds of a permanent loan made to finance the project-- 7,a7 may not be made to an eligible entity established for profit2 and 7,b7 may not exceed #ij percent of those expenses4 7#b7 ,site development costs and offsite improvements 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal ,cochair may make grants and commitments for grants under terms and conditions the ,federal ,cochair may require to eligible entities for reasonable site development costs and necessary offsite improvements1 such as sewer and water line extensions1 if the grant or commitment-- 7i7 is essential to ensuring that housing is constructed on the site in the future2 and 7ii7 otherwise meets the requirements for assistance under this section4 7,b7 ,maximum amounts ,the amount of a grant under this paragraph may not-- 7i7 with respect to the construction of housing1 exceed #dj percent of the cost of the construction2 and 7ii7 with respect to the rehabilitation of housing1 exceed #aj percent of the reasonable value of the rehabilitation1 as determined by the ,federal ,cochair4 7h7 ,information1 advice1 and technical assistance ,the ,federal ,cochair may provide1 or contract with public or private organizations to provide1 information1 advice1 and technical assistance with respect to the construction1 rehabilitation1 and operation by nonprofit organizations of housing for low-income or moderate-income households1 or for public employees1 in rural ,alaska villages under this section4 #bae4 ,delta ,regional ,authority reauthorization 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #chb,m7a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;aa-#ab7;a77 is amended by striking #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc and inserting #dj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 7b7 ,termination of authority ,section #chb,n of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;aa-#ac7 is repealed4 7c7 ,fees ,section #chb;,b7e7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;aa-#a7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#i77;,c71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 collect fees for the ,delta ,doctors program of the ,authority and retain and expend those fees4 4 7d7 ,succession ,section #chb;,b7h77#e77;,b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;aa-#a7;h77#e77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7iv72 and 7#c7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 assuming the duties of the ,federal cochairperson and the alternate ,federal cochairperson for purposes of continuation of normal operations in the event that both positions are vacant2 and 4 7e7 ,indian tribes ,section #chb;,c7a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;aa-#b7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 ,indian ,tribes1 after ,states2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 ,tribal1 after ,state4 #baf4 ,northern ,great ,plains ,regional ,authority reauthorization 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #chc,n7a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;bb-#ab7;a77 is amended by striking #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjah and inserting #dj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 7b7 ,termination of authority ,section #chc,o of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;bb-#ac7 is repealed4