Bill > HR1485

This bill, the Open Back Better Act of 2021, would provide additional funding for federal and state facility energy resiliency programs. The key provisions include: 1. Establishing a grant program for states to implement "covered projects" that increase resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid integration in eligible public facilities like schools, healthcare facilities, government buildings, and more. States must use at least 40% of the funds for projects in environmental justice or low-income communities. 2. Providing grants through the Federal Energy Management Program's AFFECT program to implement similar covered projects in federal facilities. 3. Distributing funds to tribal organizations to implement covered projects. 4. Requiring the use of American-made iron, steel, and manufactured goods for covered projects, with some exceptions. 5. Applying prevailing wage requirements for laborers and mechanics employed on covered projects. 6. Authorizing the hiring of additional staff at the Department of Energy to help implement the programs.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1485/all-info