“Smarter Spending, Stronger Results: Reducing Duplication and Ensuring Effectiveness Through Economic Development Reforms”

Hearing
Subcommittee: Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: 2167 Rayburn House Office Building
Agenda

The hearing will examine the implementation of the economic development reforms included in the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA).

Witnesses
Ms. Jocelyn Fenton
Director of Programs
Denali Commission
Mr. Juan Sanchez
Federal Co-Chairman
Southwest Border Regional Commission
Ms. Jennifer Reed
Federal Co-Chair
Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC)
Mr. Chris Saunders
Federal Co-Chair
Northern Border Regional Commission
Mr. Corey Wiggins
Federal Co-Chair
Delta Regional Authority
Ms. Gayle Conelly Manchin
Federal Co-Chair
Appalachian Regional Commission
Mr. Ben Page
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Development and Chief Operating Officer
United States Economic Development Administration