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# Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2024 This bill aims to promote the use of smart technologies in communities to improve services, safety, energy efficiency, and quality of life while reducing costs and environmental impact. The legislation establishes a coordinated federal approach to smart city development and provides funding and support for local governments interested in adopting these technologies. The bill creates an interagency council led by the Commerce Department to coordinate federal smart city efforts across multiple agencies. It authorizes $100 million annually from 2025 through 2029 for demonstration grants to local governments for smart city projects, with the federal government covering up to 50 percent of technology costs. Additionally, the legislation dedicates $100 million per year for workforce training programs to develop skilled workers in smart city technologies, with priority given to disadvantaged communities and young adults. The bill affects cities, communities, and rural areas of all sizes by providing resources including a publicly available resource guide, technical assistance, and access to National Laboratory expertise. It also establishes cybersecurity tools and standards to help communities evaluate and protect smart technologies. The law includes provisions supporting international cooperation and trade in smart city technologies to promote U.S. competitiveness and authorizes $20 million annually for both domestic best practice development and international trade initiatives focused on exporting American smart city solutions.

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