EDA Reauthorization Legislation Signed into Law

For the first time in 20 years, Congress has reauthorized the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA). On January 4 2025, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (S. 4367) was signed into law, following its passage in the House and Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support. The reauthorization of the EDA will strengthen and protect EDA’s programs and will enhance key initiatives that are vital to the success of NADO members and Economic Development Districts across the country. The legislation also bolsters many of the core traditional programs that EDA has administered ever since it was originally authorized in the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965. NADO extends our gratitude to the countless champions who helped make this legislative victory possible, including NADO’s membership and leadership, the member organizations of the EDA Stakeholders Coalition, and the Congressional members and staff who helped champion this legislation.