HR 2791 United States House · 117th Congress

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

Summary

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.

Issues: ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2021

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Introduced Apr 22, 2021 Last action Jun 21, 2021

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Committee

Jun 21, 2021

Committee

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

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Apr 23, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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Apr 22, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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Apr 22, 2021

Committee

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.

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Apr 22, 2021

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Introduced in House

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1 primary · 17 co-sponsors