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42 U.S.C. § 3149 — Regulations on relative needs and allocations
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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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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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**(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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**(a) In general** Subject to subsection (b), a recipient of a grant under section 3141, 3143, or 3147 of this title may directly expend the grant funds or may redistribute the funds in the form of a subgrant to other eligible recipients to fund required components of the scope of work approved for the project.
**(b) Limitation** A recipient may not redistribute grant funds received under section 3141 or 3143 of this title to a for-profit entity.
**(c) Economic adjustment** Subject to subsection (d), a recipient of a grant under [section 3149 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3149&num=0&edition=prelim) may directly expend the grant funds or may redistribute the funds to public and private entities in the form of a grant, loan, loan guarantee, payment to reduce interest on a loan guarantee, or other appropriate assistance.
**(d) Limitation** Under subsection (c), a recipient may not provide any grant to a private for-profit entity.
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**(a) In general** The Secretary may provide assistance under section 3141 or 3149 of this title (except for planning assistance under [section 3149 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3149&num=0&edition=prelim)) to an eligible recipient for a project only if the eligible recipient submits to the Secretary, as part of an application for the assistance—
(1) an identification of the economic development problems to be addressed using the assistance;
(2) an identification of the past, present, and projected future economic development investments in the area receiving the assistance and public and private participants and sources of funding for the investments; and
(3)
(A) a comprehensive economic development strategy for addressing the economic problems identified under paragraph (1) in a manner that promotes economic development and opportunity, fosters effective transportation access, maximizes effective development and use of the workforce consistent with any applicable State or local workforce investment strategy, promotes the use of technology in economic development (including access to high-speed telecommunications), enhances and protects the environment, including to mitigate and adapt to the economic impacts of extreme weather, and balances resources through sound management of development; and
(B) a description of how the strategy will solve the problems.
**(b) Approval of comprehensive economic development strategy** The Secretary shall approve a comprehensive economic development strategy that meets the requirements of subsection (a) to the satisfaction of the Secretary.
**(c) Approval of other plan**
(1) **In general** — The Secretary may accept as a comprehensive economic development strategy
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**(a) Establishment** The Secretary shall establish an Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience—
(1) to direct and implement the post-disaster economic recovery responsibilities of the Economic Development Administration pursuant to subsections (c)(2) and (e) of [section 3149 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3149&num=0&edition=prelim) and [section 3233 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3233&num=0&edition=prelim);
(2) to direct and implement economic recovery and enhanced resilience support function activities as directed under the National Disaster Recovery Framework; and
(3) support long-term economic recovery in communities in which a major disaster or emergency has been declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ([42 U.S.C. 5121](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5121&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), or otherwise impacted by an event of national significance, as determined by the Secretary, through—
(A) convening and deploying an economic development assessment team;
(B) hosting or attending convenings related to identification of additional Federal, State, local, and philanthropic entities and resources;
(C) exploring potential flexibilities related to existing awards;
(D) provision of technical assistance through staff or contractual resources; and
(E) other activities determined by the Secretary to be appropriate.
**(b) Appointment authorities**
(1) **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 Resilience, without regard to
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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;
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 3149
the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate
and the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure of the House of Representatives a
written notification that explains the basis for
using that investment priority.
(c) Savings clause
Nothing in this section waives any other re-
quirement of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 208, as added Pub. L.
118–272, div. B, title II, § 2218, Jan. 4, 2025, 138
Stat. 3182.)
Editorial Notes
PRIOR PROVISIONS
A prior section 3148, Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 208, as
added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112
Stat. 3605, related to prevention of unfair competition,
prior to repeal by Pub. L. 108–373, title II, § 206(a), Oct.
27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1761.
§ 3149. Grants for economic adjustment
(a) In general
On the application of an eligible recipient, the
Secretary may make grants for development of
public facilities, public services, business devel-
opment (including funding of a revolving loan
fund), planning, technical assistance, training,
and any other assistance to alleviate long-term
economic deterioration and sudden and severe
economic dislocation and further the economic
adjustment objectives of this subchapter.
(b) Criteria for assistance
The Secretary may provide assistance under
this section only if the Secretary determines
that—
(1) the project will help the area to meet a
special need arising from—
(A) actual or threatened severe unemploy-
ment; or
(B) economic adjustment problems result-
ing from severe changes in economic condi-
tions; and
(2) the area for which a project is to be car-
ried out has a comprehensive economic devel-
opment strategy and the project is con
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