Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act

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Bill Number

HR 5191

Introduced

Aug 11, 2023

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

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Topics

Alternative and renewable resources Congressional oversight Electric power generation and transmission Energy Government studies and investigations U.S. territories and protectorates

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Summary

Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a grant program under which USDA may award grants to eligible nonprofit organizations for renewable energy systems, energy efficiency activities, energy storage, smart grids, or microgrids in U.S. territories. In addition, USDA may award grants to train residents of U.S. territories to develop, construct, maintain, or operate renewable energy systems.

The Department of Energy must ensure that its national laboratories offer to provide technical assistance to grant recipients.

The Government Accountability Office must study and report on renewable energy and energy efficiency in U.S. territories.

Actions

Sep 25, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Aug 18, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Aug 11, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug 11, 2023

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