HR 3731 111th Congress House Energy Advanced technology and technological innovations Agricultural education Agricultural practices and innovations Alternative and renewable resources Education programs funding Employment and training programs Energy efficiency and conservation Environmental technology Higher education Solid waste and recycling Vocational and technical education Water use and supply

Community College Energy Training Act of 2009

Introduced: October 6, 2009 Introduced by: Luján, Ben Ray Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov

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Nov 16, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

Oct 6, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Oct 6, 2009

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Community College Energy Training Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Secretary of Labor, to create a program awarding grants to community colleges to provide workforce training and education in sustainable energy industries and practices, such as: (1) alternative energy; (2) energy efficient construction, retrofitting, and design; (3) sustainable energy technologies; (4) water and energy conservation; (5) recycling and waste reduction; and (6) sustainable agriculture and farming.

Requires at least one-half of the grant funds to be awarded to community colleges with existing sustainability programs leading to certificates or degrees in one or more of the industries or practices listed above.

What's happening now November 16, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

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