Provide federal grants and support to help local communities recover from economic distress.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with RESTART Communities Act of 2026?
The RESTART Communities Act of 2026, introduced as H.R. 8238, has remained in three House committees since April 8, 2026. The House committees must hold a vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote and expires without further action.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by RESTART Communities Act of 2026 (H.R. 8238 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9951 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9951 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Haley Stevens (D-MI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.