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S. 1890 116th Congress Senate

Renew America’s Schools Act of 2019

Official title: A bill to provide for grants for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy improvements at public school facilities.

Introduced: June 18, 2019 Introduced by: Catherine Cortez Masto Democratic · Nevada See on congress.gov
Energy Air qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionClimate change and greenhouse gases
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Education of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy pricesEnvironmental educationEnvironmental healthHigher educationHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesLighting, heating, coolingMotor fuelsMotor vehiclesPublic contracts and procurementWages and earnings
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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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 18, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 383.
Dec 18, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.
Dec 12, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 6, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-344.
Jun 18, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 18, 2019
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action December 18, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 383.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Renew America’s Schools Act of 2019

This bill establishes a program under which the Department of Energy must award grants for energy improvements (e.g., renovations to install energy efficiency or renewable energy technologies, repairs to improve indoor air quality, or purchases of zero-emission vehicles) at public school facilities.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3322 Renew America’s Schools Act of 2019
 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Jul 29, 2019
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Jun 18, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1890: Renew America’s Schools Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1890/
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"S. 1890: Renew America’s Schools Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1890/.
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S. 1890, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-1890/.
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