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To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize and improve the Brownfields revitalization program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1747| House 
| Updated: 3/31/2017
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Paul Tonko (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment Subcommittee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Brownfields Authorization Increase Act of 2017 This bill amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 by: (1) reauthorizing through FY2023 and revising the brownfield revitalization funding program, and (2) permanently reauthorizing a grant program for state and tribal response programs (programs responding to brownfields). (Brownfield sites are certain commercial properties that are hindered from reuse or redevelopment due to the presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.) Certain nonprofit organizations and community development entities are made eligible for brownfields revitalization funding. The bill increases the cap on the amount that may be given in grants for direct remediation of brownfield sites. The brownfield site characterization and assessment grant program is revised by authorizing eligible entities to receive grants for property they acquired on or before January 11, 2002. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must establish a program to provide multipurpose grants to carry out inventory, characterization, assessment, planning, or remediation activities at brownfield sites. In addition, the EPA must establish a grant program for brownfield projects that reduce the brownfield's environmental impact, increase community livability, and encourage sustainability. The EPA must establish a grant program that provides training, research, and technical assistance to facilitate the inventory of brownfield sites, site assessments, remediation of brownfield sites, community involvement, or site preparation. (Currently, the EPA may provide funding for this purpose.) The bill authorizes the EPA to use up to a specified amount of the funding made available for the grant program on grants to assist small communities, Indian tribes, rural areas, or disadvantaged areas.
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Mar 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Mar 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Mar 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
  • March 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 28, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.


  • March 29, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • March 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2479: To rebuild and modernize the Nation's infrastructure to expand access to broadband internet, rehabilitate drinking water infrastructure, modernize the electric grid and energy supply infrastructure, redevelop brownfields, strengthen health care infrastructure, create jobs, protect public health and the environment, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-822: BUILD Act
  • HR 115-1758: To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to modify provisions relating to brownfield remediation grants, and for other purposes.
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To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize and improve the Brownfields revitalization program, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1747| House 
| Updated: 3/31/2017
Brownfields Authorization Increase Act of 2017 This bill amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 by: (1) reauthorizing through FY2023 and revising the brownfield revitalization funding program, and (2) permanently reauthorizing a grant program for state and tribal response programs (programs responding to brownfields). (Brownfield sites are certain commercial properties that are hindered from reuse or redevelopment due to the presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.) Certain nonprofit organizations and community development entities are made eligible for brownfields revitalization funding. The bill increases the cap on the amount that may be given in grants for direct remediation of brownfield sites. The brownfield site characterization and assessment grant program is revised by authorizing eligible entities to receive grants for property they acquired on or before January 11, 2002. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must establish a program to provide multipurpose grants to carry out inventory, characterization, assessment, planning, or remediation activities at brownfield sites. In addition, the EPA must establish a grant program for brownfield projects that reduce the brownfield's environmental impact, increase community livability, and encourage sustainability. The EPA must establish a grant program that provides training, research, and technical assistance to facilitate the inventory of brownfield sites, site assessments, remediation of brownfield sites, community involvement, or site preparation. (Currently, the EPA may provide funding for this purpose.) The bill authorizes the EPA to use up to a specified amount of the funding made available for the grant program on grants to assist small communities, Indian tribes, rural areas, or disadvantaged areas.
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Timeline
Mar 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Mar 29, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Mar 31, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
  • March 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 28, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.


  • March 29, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • March 31, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Paul Tonko (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Environment Subcommittee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2479: To rebuild and modernize the Nation's infrastructure to expand access to broadband internet, rehabilitate drinking water infrastructure, modernize the electric grid and energy supply infrastructure, redevelop brownfields, strengthen health care infrastructure, create jobs, protect public health and the environment, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-822: BUILD Act
  • HR 115-1758: To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to modify provisions relating to brownfield remediation grants, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesBankruptcyCommunity life and organizationEcologyEconomic developmentEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLand use and conservationPollution liabilityPoverty and welfare assistanceRural conditions and developmentSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operationsWildlife conservation and habitat protection