Bills · S 347
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 347Rural conditions and developmentLand use and conservation
Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 30· LAST ACTION FEB 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it ensures the continuation and enhancement of a critical program that transforms hazardous, often neglected properties into valuable community assets. Without this reauthorization, federal funding for brownfield cleanups would expire, potentially leaving many polluted sites untouched, posing health risks, and hindering economic growth in affected areas.
By making grants more accessible, particularly for financially strained communities, and increasing the available funding per site, the bill directly supports environmental justice. It means more polluted lots could be cleaned up, leading to healthier environments, new local businesses, jobs, and overall revitalization in neighborhoods that have long suffered from contamination and underdevelopment. If this bill doesn't become law, many communities, especially those with limited resources, would struggle to address their brownfield sites.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reauthorizes brownfields revitalization funding for grants from fiscal years 2025 through 2030.
Ensures continued federal support for cleaning up contaminated sites across the country for the next six years, preventing the program's expiration.
PROVISION 02
Increases the maximum brownfield remediation grant for a single site from $500,000 to $1,000,000.
Allows for more extensive and costly cleanups to be undertaken at individual sites, addressing larger environmental challenges and complex contamination.
PROVISION 03
Reduces the required local matching share for grants from 20% to 10% and completely waives it for small or disadvantaged communities.
Makes it significantly easier and more affordable for financially strapped communities to access critical cleanup funding, promoting environmental equity.
PROVISION 04
Requires grant applicants to have a plan for meaningfully engaging diverse local groups and involving the community in project decisions.
Ensures that local residents, especially those directly affected, have a strong voice in brownfield revitalization projects and that projects meet community needs.
PROVISION 05
Directs the EPA to evaluate and streamline the brownfield grant application process and update guidance, particularly for small and disadvantaged communities.
Aims to reduce administrative hurdles and make it simpler for eligible entities to apply for and receive grants, increasing program efficiency and access.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· West Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
25
BILLS LED
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
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ACTION TIMELINE
7 EVENTSFEB 5
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
FEB 5
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration held. Business Meeting printed. S. Hrg. 119-267.
FEB 5
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Capito without amendment. Without written report.
FEB 5
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 6.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 347
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedJan 30, 2025
Last actionFeb 5, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 30, 2025
Senate BillS 347Rural conditions and developmentLand use and conservation
Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 30, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 5, 2025
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READING
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