Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act
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- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Latest action
- Jul 10, 2025
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What it does
Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a grant program under which USDA may award grants to eligible nonprofit organizations for renewable energy systems, energy efficiency activities, energy storage, smart grids, or microgrids in U.S. territories. In addition, USDA may award grants to train residents of U.S. territories 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 U.S. territories.
Official summary · Introduced in House · Jul 10, 2025
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Who is involved
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]Lead sponsor
- Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]Co-sponsor
- Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]Co-sponsor
- Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large]Co-sponsor
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