The RESTART Communities Act of 2024 directs the Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency to work together to revitalize economically contaminated sites and create jobs in affected communities. The bill requires these two agencies to coordinate through a memorandum of understanding and collaborate on activities such as providing technical assistance to communities, connecting stakeholders with federal grants and loans, supporting workforce training programs, and sharing best practices for economic revitalization during and after environmental cleanup efforts. The legislation specifically aims to benefit economically distressed communities and emphasizes community engagement and environmental justice in the revitalization process. Within three years of enactment, the two agencies must report to Congress on their collaborative efforts, achievements, and opportunities to expand the program. The bill does not specify dedicated funding amounts, instead authorizing the agencies to use existing resources and appropriations to carry out these coordination activities.
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