HR 8238 United States House · 119th Congress

RESTART Communities Act of 2026

This bill directs the Economic Development Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to work together on revitalizing communities affected by environmental contamination. It requires these agencies to coordinate their efforts to promote economic recovery before, during, and after cleanup projects through memorandums of understanding and various interagency activities. The legislation supports stakeholder engagement, grants access to federal funding and technical resources, and funds workforce development programs to help local communities benefit from environmental remediation projects.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Apr 2026

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Introduced Apr 9, 2026 Last action Apr 9, 2026

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Apr 9, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Apr 9, 2026

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