WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49311) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Economic Development Administration: An Overview of Roles, Structure and Goals" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), was established pursuant to the enactment of the Public Works and Economic Development Act (PWEDA) of 1965 (42 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.3121 et s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49311) on Aug. 24, 2026, entitled "Economic Development Administration - An Overview of Roles, Structure and Goals:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * EDA Structure EDA's organizational structure includes offices for chief counsel, finance and management services, and external affairs and communications (see Figure 1). Other EDA offices include * The Office of Regional Operations, which oversees (1) the Regional Offices that administer  more PR