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Introduced
02/03/2021
02/03/2021
In Committee
02/03/2021
02/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program to award grants to eligible entities to purchase and install, as applicable, zero emissions port equipment and technology, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Climate Smart Ports Act of 2021, establishes a grant program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to award grants to eligible entities, such as port authorities and air pollution control districts, to purchase and install zero-emissions port equipment and technology. The bill prioritizes grants that will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, criteria pollutant emissions, and public health disparities in communities near ports. The bill also includes provisions related to labor standards, such as requiring the use of registered apprentices and project labor agreements for certain large grants. Additionally, the bill authorizes additional funding for the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to support projects that reduce emissions at ports.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (7)
Jeff Merkley (D)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (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 02/03/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/216/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s216/BILLS-117s216is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s216/BILLS-117s216is.pdf.pdf |
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