Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025

This bill, titled the "Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025," aims to reauthorize and significantly enhance federal funding for the cleanup and revitalization of brownfield sites. It extends the authorization for brownfields revitalization funding from fiscal years 2025 through 2030 and substantially increases the maximum grant amount per site from $500,000 to $1,000,000 . A key focus is improving access for small and disadvantaged communities by reducing the grant matching share requirement from 20 percent to 10 percent, and waiving it entirely for eligible entities in these areas. The bill also strengthens requirements for applicants to engage diverse local groups and meaningfully involve the community in project decisions, ensuring greater local input. Furthermore, the legislation expands eligibility for brownfields funding to include 501(c)(6) organizations and Alaska Native Regional and Village Corporations . It also reauthorizes and increases appropriations for state response programs, starting at $50 million in fiscal year 2025 and rising to $75 million by 2030. Finally, the bill mandates the Environmental Protection Agency to report on streamlining the application process and update guidance to reduce complexity, particularly for small and disadvantaged communities.