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US HR425

US HR425
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
01/21/2021
In Committee
02/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conserva- tion Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. The key provisions of the bill include: (1) expanding the program's purpose to diversify energy supplies and facilitate the use of alternative fuels; (2) allowing the use of funds for the deployment of energy distribution technologies that increase efficiency or expand access to alternative fuels; (3) enabling competitive grants to be used for projects that expand the use of alternative fuels; and (4) reauthorizing appropriations of $3.5 billion annually for the program through fiscal year 2026.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. (on 02/02/2021)

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