HR5191-118

Introduced

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a renewable energy grant program for territories of the United States, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Aug 11, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a renewable energy grant program for territories of the United States, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers. The main policy domain is Energy, Government Operations, Environment.

Who Benefits and How

energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section HD7430F8269984D2391A8C6399A7F1604: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act.
  • Section H7FCAB191571C4FF8B17A5530777526E4: 2. Renewable energy grant program Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall establish a renewable...
  • Section H6D199AEDDF354D1A909F85595C096CDA: 3. GAO study and report Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall— conduct a study...
  • Section HBF1992968029494484DE23E43E4C865A: 4. Definitions In this Act, the following definitions apply: The term covered entity means a not-for-profit organization determined eligible by the Secretary...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a renewable energy grant program for territories of the United States, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers.

Key Policy Areas

Energy, Government Operations, Environment

Primary Purpose

This bill, To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a renewable energy grant program for territories of the United States, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers.

Policy Domains

Energy Government Operations Environment

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers
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energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers: ,
Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers
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federal implementing agencies: ,
energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers: ,

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Aug 11, 2023

Mr. Lieu (for himself, Ms. Plaskett, Mrs. González-Colón, Mr. Sablan, …

Impact analysis is available but no clear stakeholder effects identified. View clause-level analysis →

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Energy Government Operations Environment
Actor Mappings
"secretary_of_energy"
→ Secretary of Energy
"secretary_of_agriculture"
→ Secretary of Agriculture

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

1 term
"smart grid" §HBF1992968029494484DE23E43E4C865A

an intelligent electric grid that uses digital communications technology, information systems, and automation to, while maintaining high system reliability— detect and react to local changes in usage

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