Rural Energy for America Act of 2006
Latest action · Sep 12, 2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedSep 12, 2006
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Rural Energy for America Act of 2006 - Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to rename the renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements program as the rural energy for America program (REAP).
Makes rural school districts eligible for REAP.
Authorizes: (1) production-based incentives in lieu of grants for electricity production from renewable energy systems contingent upon third-party sales; and (2) matching assistance for feasibility studies.
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to eligible entities to provide rebates for farmers, ranchers, rural school districts, and rural small businesses to purchase renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements. Defines eligible entities as: (1) a state energy or agriculture office; (2) a nonprofit state-based energy efficiency or renewable energy organization that uses public funds provided directly or under contract with a state agency; (3) any other nonprofit organization with a demonstrated ability to administer a statewide energy efficiency or renewable energy rebate program; or (4) a consortium of such entities. Limits rebates to the lower of $10,000 or 50% of the cost to purchase a renewable energy system or an energy efficiency improvement.
Extends REAP funding through FY 2012 with set-asides for the rebate program.
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary should implement a direct loan program to complement REAP grants.
Cosponsors 4
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 12, 2006.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NE | Ben Nelson | Original | Sep 12, 2006 |
| R-NE | Chuck Hagel | Original | Sep 12, 2006 |
| R-IN | Richard G. Lugar | Original | Sep 12, 2006 |
| D-IL | Richard J. Durbin | Original | Sep 12, 2006 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| Senate | Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee | Referred Sep 12, 2006 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 12, 2006Introduced in Senate
- Sep 12, 2006Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9365-9366)
- Sep 12, 2006Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Titles 2
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- A bill to enhance and improve the energy security of the United States, expand economic development, increase agricultural income, and improve environmental quality by reauthorizing and improving the renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements program of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.
- Short Titles as Introduced
- Rural Energy for America Act of 2006
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Housing and Community Development.
- Agriculture and Food
- Alternative energy sources
- Commerce
- Economics and Public Finance
- Education
- Elementary and secondary education
- Energy
- Energy crops
- Energy efficiency
- Federal aid to education
- Federally-guaranteed loans
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Government lending
- Grants-in-aid
- Housing and Community Development
- Nonprofit organizations
- Rebates
- Rural economic development
- Rural education
- School districts
- Small business
- Social Welfare
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 12, 2006Introduced in Senate
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