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New Investment Zones: Revitalizing Industrial Lands

This act expands the Opportunity Zones program to include contaminated or unused industrial lands adjacent to existing zones. The goal is to encourage investment in these areas, potentially leading to job creation and local development. These changes could impact job availability and infrastructure development in certain regions.
Key points
Opportunity Zone Expansion: Unused industrial sites (brownfields) with zero population, contiguous to existing Opportunity Zones, will be included in the program.
Investment Incentives: Investors in these newly designated areas may receive tax benefits, aiming to accelerate their revitalization.
Support for Local Communities: The objective is economic revitalization of neglected areas, potentially benefiting residents through new jobs and improved living conditions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7183
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]
Process start date: 2022-03-21