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This bill, the Open Back Better Act of 2020, would provide additional funds for Federal and State facility energy resiliency programs. The key provisions include: 1. Establishing a grant program under the State Energy Program to implement "covered projects" that increase resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid integration at eligible public facilities like schools, hospitals, and government buildings. At least 40% of the grant funds must be used in environmental justice or low-income communities. 2. Providing grants through the Federal Energy Management Program's AFFECT program to implement similar covered projects at federal facilities. 3. Appropriating $18 billion for the State Energy Program grants and $500 million for the federal grants, to remain available until 2025. 4. Requiring the use of American-made iron, steel, and manufactured goods for covered projects, with exceptions, and adherence to prevailing wage requirements. 5. Authorizing the hiring of additional personnel at the Department of Energy to administer the new programs, with $84 million annually appropriated for this purpose.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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