Simplify the application process for economic development assistance programs.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with EDA Short Form Application Act?
The EDA Short Form Application Act is currently tracked under S. 3965, which has been sitting in the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works since March 2, 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to move this bill forward, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act rather than voting against a proposal. No action has occurred on this bill since March 2, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by EDA Short Form Application Act (S. 3965 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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 S. 5241 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5241 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
John Barrasso (R-WY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.