Senate
May 13, 2020

A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.

Summary

Official

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and revises the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. Under the program, the Department of Energy provides grants to local governments, states, and Indian tribes for energy efficiency and conservation projects and programs. This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds to include the deployment of energy distribution technologies that significantly expand access to alternative fuels.

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Bill Progress

Bill has been introduced and assigned a number

Introduced(5/13/20)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

Sponsor

MH

Mr. Heinrich

Senate (D) New Mexico

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Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

May 13, 2020