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Introduced
06/23/2020
06/23/2020
In Committee
06/23/2020
06/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to award grants to eligible entities to purchase, and as applicable install, zero emissions port equipment and technology, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program for purchasing or installing equipment and technology that (1) is used at a port and produces zero exhaust emissions of certain pollutants and greenhouse gases, or (2) captures 100% of the exhaust emissions produced by an ocean-going vessel at berth.
AI Summary
This bill, the Climate Smart Ports Act, directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a grant program to help eligible entities (e.g., port authorities, state/local agencies, air pollution control districts) purchase and install zero-emissions port equipment and technology. The grants can cover up to 70% of the cost, or up to 85% if the entity employs workers to install the equipment and has a project labor agreement. The bill also authorizes $1 billion per year from 2021-2030 for the grant program, with at least 25% of funds going to ports in areas that do not meet air quality standards. Additionally, the bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to authorize $50 million per year from 2021-2025 for grants, rebates, or loans to eligible entities for emissions reduction projects at ports.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (8)
Jeff Merkley (D)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 06/23/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4046/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4046/BILLS-116s4046is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4046/BILLS-116s4046is.pdf.pdf |
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