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H.R. 8021 116th Congress House

Green Neighborhoods Act of 2020

Official title: To encourage energy efficiency, conservation, and development of renewable energy sources for housing, and to create sustainable communities.

Introduced: August 11, 2020 See on congress.gov
Energy Advisory bodiesAlternative and renewable resourcesCensus and government statisticsCommunity life and organization
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Congressional oversightEmployment and training programsEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment studies and investigationsHousing finance and home ownershipHousing industry and standardsHousing supply and affordabilityIndian lands and resources rightsInsurance industry and regulationLicensing and registrationsLife, casualty, property insuranceLow- and moderate-income housingPublic housingResidential rehabilitation and home repairRural conditions and developmentState and local government operations
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Aug 11, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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, 2020
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 11, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Green Neighborhoods Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish annual energy efficiency participation incentives to encourage participants in HUD programs to achieve substantial improvements in energy efficiency.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2
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Morelle, Joseph D.
New York · Sep 30, 2020
Blumenauer, Earl
· Aug 28, 2020
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Casten, Sean
Illinois · Aug 11, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8021: Green Neighborhoods Act of 2020. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8021/
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"H.R. 8021: Green Neighborhoods Act of 2020." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8021/.
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H.R. 8021, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8021/.
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