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42 U.S.C. § 3234 — General authorization of appropriations

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42 U.S.C. § 3234 — General authorization of appropriations

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**(a) Grants for public works and economic development** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3141 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3141&num=0&edition=prelim), to remain available until expended— (1) $170,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (2) $195,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (3) $220,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (4) $245,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and (5) $270,000,000 for fiscal year 2029. **(b) Grants for planning and grants for administrative expenses** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3143 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3143&num=0&edition=prelim), to remain available until expended— (1) $90,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (2) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (3) $110,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (4) $120,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and (5) $130,000,000 for fiscal year 2029. **(c) Grants for training, research, and technical assistance** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3147 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3147&num=0&edition=prelim), to remain available until expended— (1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (2) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (3) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (4) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and (5) $45,000,000 for fiscal year 2029. **(d) Grants for economic adjustment** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3149 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3149&num=0&edition=prelim) (other than subsections (d) and (e)), to remain available until expended— (1) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (2) $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (3) $85,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (4) $95,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and (5) $105,000,000 for fiscal year 2029. **(e) Assistance to coal communities** There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3149(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3149/d&num=0&edition=prelim) $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended. **(f) Assistance to nuclear host communities** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3149(e) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3149/e&num=0&edition=prelim), to remain available until expended— (1) to carry out paragraph (2)(A), $35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029; and (2) to carry out paragraph (2)(B), $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027. **(g) Renewable energy program** There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3154d of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3154d&num=0&edition=prelim) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended. **(h) Workforce training grants** There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3154e of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3154e&num=0&edition=prelim) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended, of which $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 shall be used to carry out subsection (c) of that section. **(i) Critical Supply Chain Site Development grant program** There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3154h of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3154h&num=0&edition=prelim) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended. **(j) Technical Assistance Liaisons** There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3200 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3200&num=0&edition=prelim) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended. **(k) Salaries and expenses** There are authorized to be appropriated for salaries and expenses of administering this chapter, to remain available until expended— (1) $33,377,000 for fiscal year 2004; and (2) such sums as are necessary for each fiscal year thereafter.

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42 U.S.C. § 3154e — Planning performance awards

**(a) In general** The Secretary may make a planning performance award in connection with a grant made, on or after October 27, 2004, to an eligible recipient for a project under this subchapter located in an economic development district. **(b) Eligibility** The Secretary may make a planning performance award to an eligible recipient under subsection (a) in connection with a grant for a project if the Secretary determines before closeout of the project that— (1) the recipient actively participated in the economic development activities of the economic development district in which the project is located; (2) the project is consistent with the comprehensive economic development strategy of the district; (3) the recipient worked with Federal, State, and local economic development entities throughout the development of the project; and (4) the project was completed in accordance with the comprehensive economic development strategy of the district. **(c) Maximum amount** The amount of a planning performance award made under subsection (a) in connection with a grant may not exceed 5 percent of the amount of the grant. **(d) Use of awards** A recipient of a planning performance award under subsection (a) shall use the award to increase the Federal share of the cost of a project under this subchapter. **(e) Federal share** Notwithstanding [section 3144 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3144&num=0&edition=prelim), the funds of a planning performance award may be used to pay up to 100 percent of the cost of a project under this subchapter. **(f) Funding** The Secretary shall use any amounts made available for economic development assistance programs to carry out this section.

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42 U.S.C. § 3200 — Notification of reorganization

Not later than 30 days before the date of any reorganization of the offices, programs, or activities of the Economic Development Administration, the Secretary shall provide notification of the reorganization to the Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

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42 U.S.C. § 3147 — Cost sharing

**(a) Federal share** Except as provided in subsection (c), the Federal share of the cost of any project carried out under this subchapter shall not exceed— (1) 60 percent; plus (2) an additional percent that— (A) shall not exceed 30 percent; and (B) is based on the relative needs of the area in which the project will be located, as determined in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary. **(b) Non-Federal share** (1) **In general** — In determining the amount of the non-Federal share of the cost of a project, the Secretary may provide credit toward the non-Federal share for all contributions both in cash and in-kind, fairly evaluated, including contributions of space, equipment, assumptions of debt, and services. (2) **Regional Commission funds** — Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any funds contributed by a Regional Commission for a project under this subchapter may be considered to be part of the non-Federal share of the costs of the project. **(c) Increase in Federal share** (1) **Indian tribes** — In the case of a grant to an Indian tribe for a project under this subchapter, the Secretary may increase the Federal share above the percentage specified in subsection (a) up to 100 percent of the cost of the project. (2) **Certain States, political subdivisions, and nonprofit organizations** — In the case of a grant to a State, or a political subdivision of a State, that the Secretary determines has exhausted the effective taxing and borrowing capacity of the State or political subdivision or can otherwise document that no local matching funds are reasonably obtainable, or in the case of a grant to a nonprofit organization that the Secretary determines has exhausted the effective borrowing capacity of the nonprofit organization, th

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42 U.S.C. § 3149 — Regulations on relative needs and allocations

In promulgating rules, regulations, and procedures for assistance under this subchapter, the Secretary shall ensure that— (1) the relative needs of eligible areas are given adequate consideration by the Secretary, as determined based on, among other relevant factors— (A) the severity of the rates of unemployment in the eligible areas and the duration of the unemployment; (B) the per capita income levels, the labor force participation rate, and the extent of underemployment in eligible areas; and (C) the outmigration of population from eligible areas and the extent to which the outmigration is causing economic injury in the eligible areas; (2) allocations of assistance under this subchapter are prioritized to ensure that the level of economic distress of an area, rather than a preference for a geographic area or a specific type of economic distress, is the primary factor in allocating the assistance; (3) (A) rural and urban economically distressed areas are not harmed by the establishment or implementation by the Secretary of a private sector leveraging goal for a project under this subchapter; (B) any private sector leveraging goal established by the Secretary does not prohibit or discourage grant applicants under this subchapter from public works in, or economic development of, rural or urban economically distressed areas; and (C) the relevant Committees of Congress are notified prior to making any changes to any private sector leveraging goal; and (4) grants made under this subchapter promote job creation and retention and will have a high probability of meeting or exceeding applicable performance requirements established in connection with the grants.

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42 U.S.C. § 3141 — Establishment of economic development partnerships

**(a) In general** In providing assistance under this subchapter, the Secretary shall cooperate with States and other entities to ensure that, consistent with national objectives, Federal programs are compatible with and further the objectives of State, regional, and local economic development plans and comprehensive economic development strategies. **(b) Technical assistance** The Secretary may provide such technical assistance to States, political subdivisions of States, sub-State regional organizations (including organizations that cross State boundaries), multi-State regional organizations, and nonprofit organizations as the Secretary determines is appropriate to— (1) alleviate economic distress; (2) encourage and support public-private partnerships for the formation and improvement of economic development strategies that sustain and promote economic development across the United States; and (3) promote investment in infrastructure and technological capacity to keep pace with the changing global economy. **(c) Intergovernmental review** The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to ensure that appropriate State and local government agencies have been given a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on proposed projects under this subchapter that the Secretary determines may have a significant direct impact on the economy of the area. **(d) Cooperation agreements** (1) **In general** — The Secretary may enter into a cooperation agreement with any 2 or more States, or an organization of any 2 or more States, in support of effective economic development. (2) **Participation** — Each cooperation agreement shall provide for suitable participation by other governmental and nongovernmental entities that are representative of significant interests in and perspec

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42 U.S.C. § 3154d — Performance awards

**(a) In general** The Secretary may make a performance award in connection with a grant made, on or after October 27, 2004, to an eligible recipient for a project under section 3141 or 3149 of this title. **(b) Performance measures** (1) **Regulations** — The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to establish performance measures for making performance awards under subsection (a). (2) **Considerations** — In promulgating regulations under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider the inclusion of performance measures that assess— (A) whether the recipient meets or exceeds scheduling goals; (B) whether the recipient meets or exceeds job creation goals; (C) amounts of private sector capital investments leveraged; and (D) such other factors as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. **(c) Amount of awards** (1) **In general** — The Secretary shall base the amount of a performance award made under subsection (a) in connection with a grant on the extent to which a recipient meets or exceeds performance measures established in connection with the grant. (2) **Maximum amount** — The amount of a performance award may not exceed 10 percent of the amount of the grant. **(d) Use of awards** A recipient of a performance award under subsection (a) may use the award for any eligible purpose under this chapter, in accordance with [section 3212 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3212&num=0&edition=prelim) and such regulations as the Secretary may promulgate. **(e) Federal share** Notwithstanding [section 3144 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3144&num=0&edition=prelim), the funds of a performance award may be used to pay up to 100 percent of the c

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42 U.S.C. § 3143 — Coordination

**(a) In general** The Secretary shall coordinate activities relating to the preparation and implementation of comprehensive economic development strategies under this chapter with Federal agencies carrying out other Federal programs, States, economic development districts, Indian tribes, and other appropriate planning and development organizations. **(b) Meetings** (1) **In general** — To carry out subsection (a), or for any other purpose relating to economic development activities, the Secretary may convene meetings with Federal agencies, State and local governments, economic development districts, Indian tribes, and other appropriate planning and development organizations. (2) **Regional commissions** (A) *In general* — In addition to meetings described in paragraph (1), not later than 1 year after January 4, 2025, and not less frequently than every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall convene a meeting with the Regional Commissions in furtherance of subsection (a). (B) *Attendees* — The attendees for a meeting convened under this paragraph shall consist of— (i) the Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, serving as Chair; (ii) the Federal Cochairpersons of the Regional Commissions, or their designees; and (iii) the State Cochairpersons of the Regional Commissions, or their designees. (C) *Purpose* — The purposes of a meeting convened under this paragraph shall include— (i) to enhance coordination between the Economic Development Administration and the Regional Commissions in carrying out economic development programs; (ii) to reduce duplication of efforts by the Economic Development Administration and the Regional Commissions in carrying out economic development programs; (i

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42 U.S.C. § 3121 — Authorization of appropriations for defense conversion activities

**(a) In general** In addition to amounts made available under [section 3231 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3231&num=0&edition=prelim), there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out [section 3149(c)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3149/c/1&num=0&edition=prelim), to remain available until expended. **(b) Pilot projects** Funds made available under subsection (a) may be used for activities including pilot projects for privatization of, and economic development activities for, closed or realigned military or Department of Energy installations.

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42 U.S.C. § 3154h — Workforce training grants

**(a) In general** On the application of an eligible recipient, 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 activities. **(b) Eligible uses** Funds from a grant under this section may be used for— (1) acquisition or development of land and improvements to house workforce training activities; (2) acquisition, design and engineering, construction, rehabilitation, alteration, expansion, or improvement of such a facility, including related equipment and machinery; (3) acquisition of machinery or equipment to support workforce training activities; (4) planning, technical assistance, and training; (5) sector partnerships development, program design, and program implementation; and (6) in the case of an eligible recipient that is a State, subject to subsection (c), a State program to support individual trainees for employment in critical industries with high demand and vacancies necessary for further economic development of the applicable State that— (A) requires significant post-secondary training; but (B) does not require a post-secondary degree. **(c) State grant pilot program** (1) **In general** — The Secretary may award grants to States for the purpose described in subsection (b)(6). (2) **Application** — To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, the Chief Executive of a State shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, which shall include, at a minimum, the following: (A) A method for identifying critical industry sectors driving

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42 U.S.C. § 3211 — Office of Tribal Economic Development

**(a) Establishment** There is established within the Economic Development Administration an Office of Tribal Economic Development (referred to in this section as the “Office”). **(b) Purposes** The purposes of the Office shall be— (1) to coordinate all Tribal economic development activities carried out by the Secretary; (2) to help Tribal communities access economic development assistance programs, including the assistance provided under this chapter; (3) to coordinate Tribal economic development strategies and efforts with other Federal agencies; and (4) to be a participant in any negotiated rulemakings or consultations relating to, or having an impact on, projects, programs, or funding that benefit Tribal communities. **(c) Tribal economic development strategy** (1) **In general** — Not later than 1 year after January 4, 2025, the Office shall initiate a Tribal consultation process to develop, and not less frequently than every 3 years thereafter, update, a strategic plan for Tribal economic development for the Economic Development Administration. (2) **Submission to Congress** — Not later than 1 year after January 4, 2025, and not less frequently than every 3 years thereafter, the Office shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate the strategic plan for Tribal economic development developed under paragraph (1). **(d) Outreach** The Secretary shall establish a publicly facing website to help provide a comprehensive, single source of information for Indian tribes, Tribal leaders, Tribal businesses, and citizens in Tribal communities to better understand and access programs that support economic development in Tribal communities, including the

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