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US HR2088

US HR2088
To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
04/04/2019
In Committee
07/17/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes. This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and revises the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. Under the program, the Department of Energy provides grants to local governments, states, and Indian tribes for energy efficiency and conservation projects and programs. This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds to include the deployment of energy distribution technologies that significantly expand access to alternative fuels.

AI Summary

This bill reauthorizes the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program through fiscal year 2025 and expands the allowable uses of grant funds to include the deployment of energy distribution technologies that significantly expand access to alternative fuels. The program, administered by the Department of Energy, provides grants to local governments, states, and Indian tribes for energy efficiency and conservation projects and programs. The bill also authorizes $3.5 billion in annual funding for the grant program and $35 million for administrative expenses from 2020 through 2025.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (on 07/17/2019)

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