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Renewable Energy for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Act

Introduced: April 22, 2021 Introduced by: Lieu, Ted Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Apr 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Apr 22, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Apr 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Renewable Energy for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Act

This bill addresses renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy storage in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Specifically, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) must establish a grant program under which USDA may award grants for renewable energy systems, energy efficiency activities, energy storage, smart grids, or microgrids. In addition, USDA may award grants to train residents of Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands to develop, construct, maintain, or operate renewable energy systems.

The Department of Energy must ensure that its national laboratories offer to provide technical assistance to grant recipients.

The Government Accountability Office must study and report on renewable energy and energy efficiency in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

What's happening now June 21, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Democratic 11