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H.R. 3731 111th Congress House

Community College Energy Training Act of 2009

Official title: To require the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Secretary of Labor, to establish a program to provide for workforce training and education, at community colleges, in sustainable energy.

Introduced: October 6, 2009 Introduced by: Ben Ray Luján Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov
Energy Advanced technology and technological innovationsAgricultural educationAgricultural practices and innovationsAlternative and renewable resources
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Education programs fundingEmployment and training programsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental technologyHigher educationSolid waste and recyclingVocational and technical educationWater use and supply
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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
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 Latest action November 16, 2009

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

 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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1097 Identical bill Community College Energy Training Act of 2009
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 46
All 46 Democratic 28
D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Mar 11, 2010
Giffords, Gabrielle
· Mar 9, 2010
Arcuri, Michael
· Mar 3, 2010
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Mar 3, 2010
Faleomavaega, Eni
· Mar 3, 2010
 D
Garamendi, John
California · Mar 3, 2010
Kagen, Steve
· Mar 3, 2010
Murphy, Patrick
· Mar 3, 2010
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Mar 3, 2010
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Mar 3, 2010
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Mar 3, 2010
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Feb 25, 2010
 D
Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Feb 25, 2010
 D
Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Feb 25, 2010
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Feb 25, 2010
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Feb 25, 2010
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Feb 25, 2010
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Feb 25, 2010
Shuler, Heath
· Feb 25, 2010
 D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Feb 24, 2010
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Feb 24, 2010
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Feb 24, 2010
Pierluisi, Pedro
· Feb 24, 2010
 D
Foster, Bill
Illinois · Jan 13, 2010
Klein, Ron
· Dec 14, 2009
Halvorson, Deborah
· Nov 6, 2009
Hare, Phil
· Oct 23, 2009
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Oct 21, 2009
 D
Carson, André
Indiana · Oct 20, 2009
 D
Chu, Judy
California · Oct 14, 2009
Massa, Eric
· Oct 14, 2009
 D
Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Oct 14, 2009
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Oct 14, 2009
Schauer, Mark
· Oct 14, 2009
 D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Oct 14, 2009
Sestak, Joe
· Oct 8, 2009
 D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Oct 8, 2009
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· Oct 6, 2009
 D
Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Oct 6, 2009
 D
Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Oct 6, 2009
 D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Oct 6, 2009
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Oct 6, 2009
Perriello, Thomas
· Oct 6, 2009
Sablan, Gregorio
· Oct 6, 2009
Teague, Harry
· Oct 6, 2009
 D
Tonko, Paul
New York · Oct 6, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3731: Community College Energy Training Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-3731/
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"H.R. 3731: Community College Energy Training Act of 2009." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-3731/.
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