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HR 7050 110th Congress House Energy Alternative and renewable resources Building construction Education of the disadvantaged Employment and training programs Energy efficiency and conservation National and community service Residential rehabilitation and home repair Rural conditions and development Youth employment and child labor

Energy Conservation Corps Act of 2008

Introduced: September 24, 2008 See on congress.gov
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Sep 24, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Sep 24, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 24, 2008
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Energy Conservation Corps Act of 2008 - Establishes the Energy Conservation Corps in the Department of Energy (DOE) to hire for up to 24 months disadvantaged or disconnected individuals between the ages of 16 and 25 (Corps members) to work in service projects, primarily team-based, designed to increase energy efficiency and improve natural resources use.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to accept applications from nonprofit, governmental, or educational organizations to establish, operate and support the Corps and to undertake projects related to energy and resource conservation and rural development. Requires such organizations to provide Corps members with access to education and job training opportunities.

What's happening now September 24, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2