; and (2) for each distressed community identified under paragraph (1), examine the impacts of funding provided by the Economic Development Administration on— (A) the local jobs and unemployment of the community; and (B) the availability of affordable housing in the community. (c) Report On completion of the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the study and any recommendations that result from the study. 126. General authorization of appropriations (a) In general Section 701 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3231 ) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (k); and (2) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: (a) Grants for public works and economic development There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 201, to remain available until expended— (1) $170,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (2) $195,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (3) $220,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (4) $245,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and (5) $270,000,000 for fiscal year 2029. (b) Grants for planning and grants for administrative expenses There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 203, to remain available until expended— (1) $90,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (2) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (3) $110,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (4) $120,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and (5) $130,000,000 for fiscal year 2029. (c) Grants for training, research, and technical assistance There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 207, to remain available until expended— (1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (2) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (3) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (4) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2028