Bill > S531

This bill, the Open Back Better Act of 2021, provides additional funding for federal and state facility energy resiliency programs. The key provisions are: 1) Establishment of a state program to implement "covered projects" that increase resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid integration, with at least 40% of funds directed to environmental justice or low-income communities. 2) Provision of grants through the Federal Energy Management Program's AFFECT program to implement similar covered projects at the federal level. 3) Distribution of funds to Tribal organizations to implement covered projects. 4) Requirements for the use of American-made iron, steel, and manufactured goods in covered projects, with exceptions, and prevailing wage requirements for laborers and mechanics. 5) Funding authorizations of $18 billion for the state program, $500 million for the federal program, and $1.5 billion for Tribal organizations, to remain available until 2026.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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