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US HR2818

US HR2818
Mitigate Methane Now Act


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Introduced
04/22/2021
In Committee
04/23/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program for States to offset incremental rate increases paid by low-income households resulting from the imple- mentation of infrastructure programs that are designed to accelerate the necessary replacement, repair, or main- tenance of natural gas distribution systems, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, called the Mitigate Methane Now Act, would require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program for states to offset the incremental rate increases paid by low-income households resulting from the implementation of infrastructure programs designed to accelerate the replacement, repair, or maintenance of natural gas distribution systems. The bill prioritizes grants for states that have authorized or adopted enhanced infrastructure replacement programs or innovative rate recovery mechanisms, and have a means to deliver financial assistance to low-income households. The bill also includes prevailing wage requirements for construction work funded by the grants.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. (on 04/23/2021)

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