SUBCHAPTER VII—FUNDING
§3231. General authorization of appropriations
(a) Grants for public works and economic development
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 3141 of this title, to remain available until expended—
(1) $170,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
(2) $195,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;
(3) $220,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
(4) $245,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and
(5) $270,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.
(b) Grants for planning and grants for administrative expenses
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 3143 of this title, to remain available until expended—
(1) $90,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
(2) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;
(3) $110,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
(4) $120,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and
(5) $130,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.
(c) Grants for training, research, and technical assistance
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 3147 of this title, to remain available until expended—
(1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
(2) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;
(3) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
(4) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and
(5) $45,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.
(d) Grants for economic adjustment
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 3149 of this title (other than subsections (d) and (e)), to remain available until expended—
(1) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
(2) $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;
(3) $85,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
(4) $95,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and
(5) $105,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.
(e) Assistance to coal communities
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 3149(d) of this title $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended.
(f) Assistance to nuclear host communities
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 3149(e) of this title, to remain available until expended—
(1) to carry out paragraph (2)(A), $35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029; and
(2) to carry out paragraph (2)(B), $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2027.
(g) Renewable energy program
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 3154d of this title $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended.
(h) Workforce training grants
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 3154e of this title $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended, of which $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 shall be used to carry out subsection (c) of that section.
(i) Critical Supply Chain Site Development grant program
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 3154h of this title $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended.
(j) Technical Assistance Liaisons
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 3200 of this title $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended.
(k) Salaries and expenses
There are authorized to be appropriated for salaries and expenses of administering this chapter, to remain available until expended—
(1) $33,377,000 for fiscal year 2004; and
(2) such sums as are necessary for each fiscal year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, §701, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, §102(b)(3), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3617; amended Pub. L. 108–373, title VII, §701, Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1771; Pub. L. 118–272, div. B, title II, §2236(a), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 3199.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 3231, Pub. L. 89–136, title VIII, §801, as added Pub. L. 93–288, title V, §501, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 160; amended Pub. L. 100–707, title I, §109(r)(1), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4710, set forth congressional statement of purpose and defined "major disaster", prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, §102(c).
A prior section 701 of Pub. L. 89–136 was classified to section 3211 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, §102(b)(3).
Amendments
2025—Pub. L. 118–272 added subsecs. (a) to (j), redesignated former subsec. (b) as (k), and struck out former subsec. (a) which authorized appropriations for economic development assistance programs to carry out this chapter for fiscal years 2004 to 2008.
2004—Pub. L. 108–373 reenacted section catchline without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter $397,969,000 for fiscal year 1999, $368,000,000 for fiscal year 2000, $335,000,000 for fiscal year 2001, $335,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and $335,000,000 for fiscal year 2003, to remain available until expended."
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Feb. 11, 1999, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
§3232. Authorization of appropriations for defense conversion activities
(a) In general
In addition to amounts made available under section 3231 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out section 3149(c)(1) of this title, to remain available until expended.
(b) Pilot projects
Funds made available under subsection (a) may be used for activities including pilot projects for privatization of, and economic development activities for, closed or realigned military or Department of Energy installations.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, §702, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, §102(b)(3), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3617.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 3232, Pub. L. 89–136, title VIII, §802, as added Pub. L. 93–288, title V, §501, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 160; amended Pub. L. 100–707, title I, §109(r)(2), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4710, related to disaster recovery planning, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, §102(c).
A prior section 702 of Pub. L. 89–136 was classified to section 3212 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, §102(b)(3).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Feb. 11, 1999, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
§3233. Authorization of appropriations for disaster economic recovery activities
(a) In general
In addition to amounts made available under section 3231 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out section 3149(c)(2) of this title, to remain available until expended.
(b) Federal share
The Federal share of the cost of activities funded with amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be up to 100 percent.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, §703, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, §102(b)(3), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3617.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 3233, Pub. L. 89–136, title VIII, §803, as added Pub. L. 93–288, title V, §501, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 161, authorized provision of funds for recovery investment plans, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, title I, §102(c), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3617.
A prior section 703 of Pub. L. 89–136 was classified to section 3213 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, §102(b)(3).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Feb. 11, 1999, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
Section 3234, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, §704, as added Pub. L. 108–373, title VII, §702(a), Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1771, provided for funding for grants for planning and administrative expenses.
Prior sections 3234 and 3235 were repealed by Pub. L. 105–393, title I, §102(c), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3617.
Section 3234, Pub. L. 89–136, title VIII, §804, as added Pub. L. 93–288, title V, §501, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 162, authorized disaster area loan guarantees.
Section 3235, Pub. L. 89–136, title VIII, §805, as added Pub. L. 93–288, title V, §501, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 162, authorized provision of technical assistance for facilitation of economic recovery in disaster areas.
A prior section 3236, Pub. L. 89–136, title VIII, §806, as added Pub. L. 93–288, title V, §501, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 163, related to authorization of appropriations for subchapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–35, title XVIII, §1821(a)(10), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 766.
Prior sections 3241 to 3246c were repealed by Pub. L. 105–393, title I §102(c), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3617.
Section 3241, Pub. L. 89–136, title IX, §901, as added Pub. L. 93–423, §12, Sept. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1164; amended Pub. L. 94–487, title I, §121(a), Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2336, stated purpose of former subchapter IX.
Section 3242, Pub. L. 89–136, title IX, §902, as added Pub. L. 93–423, §12, Sept. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1164, defined "eligible recipient".
Section 3243, Pub. L. 89–136, title IX, §903, as added Pub. L. 93–423, §12, Sept. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1164; amended Pub. L. 94–487, title I, §121(b), (c), Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2336, authorized grants to eligible recipients.
Section 3244, Pub. L. 89–136, title IX, §904, as added Pub. L. 93–423, §12, Sept. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1165; amended Pub. L. 96–470, title II, §201(c), Oct. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 2241, required annual reports by recipients and Secretary.
Section 3245, Pub. L. 89–136, title IX, §905, as added Pub. L. 93–423, §12, Sept. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1166; amended Pub. L. 94–487, title I, §121(d), Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2336; Pub. L. 96–506, §1(10), Dec. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 2746; Pub. L. 97–35, title XVIII, §1821(a)(11), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 766, authorized appropriations.
Section 3246, Pub. L. 89–136, title X, §1001, as added Pub. L. 93–567, title III, §301, Dec. 31, 1974, 88 Stat. 1853, stated the purpose of former subchapter X.
Section 3246a, Pub. L. 89–136, title X, §1002, as added Pub. L. 93–567, title III, §301, Dec. 31, 1974, 88 Stat. 1853; amended Pub. L. 94–487, title I, §122, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2337, defined "eligible area".
Section 3246b, Pub. L. 89–136, title X, §1003, as added Pub. L. 93–567, title III, §301, Dec. 31, 1974, 88 Stat. 1853; amended Pub. L. 94–487, title I, §123, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2337, authorized a job opportunities program.
Section 3246c, Pub. L. 89–136, title X, §1004, as added Pub. L. 93–567, title III, §301, Dec. 31, 1974, 88 Stat. 1854; amended Pub. L. 94–487, title I, §124, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2337, related to program review.
A prior section 3246d, Pub. L. 89–136, title X, §1005, as added Pub. L. 93–567, title III, §301, Dec. 31, 1974, 88 Stat. 1855, related to the limitations on the use of funds appropriated pursuant to section 3246f of this title for programs and projects, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 94–487, title I, §125, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2338.
Prior sections 3246e to 3246h were repealed by Pub. L. 105–393, title I, §102(c), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3617.
Section 3246e, Pub. L. 89–136, title X, §1005, formerly §1006, as added Pub. L. 93–567, title III, §301, Dec. 31, 1974, 88 Stat. 1855; renumbered §1005 and amended Pub. L. 94–487, title I, §§125, 126, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2338, authorized the prescription of rules, regulations, and procedures.
Section 3246f, Pub. L. 89–136, title X, §1006, formerly §1007, as added Pub. L. 93–567, title III, §301, Dec. 31, 1974, 88 Stat. 1855; renumbered §1006 and amended Pub. L. 94–487, title I, §§125, 127, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2338, authorized appropriations.
Section 3246g, Pub. L. 89–136, title X, §1007, formerly §1008, as added Pub. L. 93–567, title III, §301, Dec. 31, 1976, 88 Stat. 1855; renumbered §1007 and amended Pub. L. 94–487, title I, §§125, 128, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2338; Pub. L. 96–506, §1(11), Dec. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 2746; Pub. L. 97–35, title XVIII, §1821(a)(12), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 766, provided that no further obligation of funds appropriated under former subchapter X could be made by the Secretary of Commerce after Sept. 30, 1981.
Section 3246h, Pub. L. 89–136, title X, §1008, as added Pub. L. 94–487, title I, §129, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2339, provided that a program or project was not ineligible for financial assistance solely because of increased construction costs.