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Open Back Better Act of 2021
3/8/2023, 7:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1485
The Open Back Better Act of 2021, also known as Bill 117 hr 1485, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of promoting economic recovery and job creation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill focuses on investing in infrastructure, clean energy, and workforce development to help rebuild the economy and create new opportunities for American workers.
One of the key provisions of the Open Back Better Act is the allocation of funding for infrastructure projects, such as repairing roads and bridges, expanding public transportation, and modernizing the electric grid. These investments are intended to create jobs in construction and related industries, while also improving the country's overall infrastructure and promoting economic growth.
In addition to infrastructure investments, the bill also includes measures to promote clean energy and combat climate change. This includes funding for renewable energy projects, energy efficiency upgrades, and research and development in clean energy technologies. By investing in clean energy, the bill aims to create new jobs in the growing green economy and reduce the country's carbon emissions. The Open Back Better Act also includes provisions to support workforce development and job training programs. This includes funding for apprenticeships, job training programs, and education initiatives to help workers gain the skills they need to succeed in the changing economy. By investing in workforce development, the bill aims to ensure that American workers are prepared for the jobs of the future and can compete in the global marketplace. Overall, the Open Back Better Act of 2021 is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at promoting economic recovery and job creation in the United States. By investing in infrastructure, clean energy, and workforce development, the bill seeks to rebuild the economy and create new opportunities for American workers in the post-pandemic world.
One of the key provisions of the Open Back Better Act is the allocation of funding for infrastructure projects, such as repairing roads and bridges, expanding public transportation, and modernizing the electric grid. These investments are intended to create jobs in construction and related industries, while also improving the country's overall infrastructure and promoting economic growth.
In addition to infrastructure investments, the bill also includes measures to promote clean energy and combat climate change. This includes funding for renewable energy projects, energy efficiency upgrades, and research and development in clean energy technologies. By investing in clean energy, the bill aims to create new jobs in the growing green economy and reduce the country's carbon emissions. The Open Back Better Act also includes provisions to support workforce development and job training programs. This includes funding for apprenticeships, job training programs, and education initiatives to help workers gain the skills they need to succeed in the changing economy. By investing in workforce development, the bill aims to ensure that American workers are prepared for the jobs of the future and can compete in the global marketplace. Overall, the Open Back Better Act of 2021 is a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at promoting economic recovery and job creation in the United States. By investing in infrastructure, clean energy, and workforce development, the bill seeks to rebuild the economy and create new opportunities for American workers in the post-pandemic world.
Congressional Summary of HR 1485
Open Back Better Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to provide grants to federal and state agencies and tribal organizations to implement building projects that increase resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid integration. It also provides grants for projects that may have combined heat and power and energy storage as project components.
States must use at least 40% of grant funds to implement projects in environmental justice communities or low-income communities that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1485
Bill HR 1485 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 2, 2021. Bill HR 1485 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 2, 2021. Bill HR 1485's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. as of March 3, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1485
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
16Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1485
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyPotential Impact Areas
- Air quality
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Building construction
- Buy American requirements
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Child care and development
- Community life and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Energy
- Disaster relief and insurance
- Educational facilities and institutions
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Elementary and secondary education
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Environmental health
- Environmental regulatory procedures
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Health facilities and institutions
- Higher education
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Labor standards
- Libraries and archives
- Manufacturing
- Metals
- Natural disasters
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Public contracts and procurement
- State and local government operations
- Wages and earnings
- Water quality
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1485
Open Back Better Act of 2021
To provide additional funds for Federal and State facility energy resiliency programs, and for other purposes.
Open Back Better Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1485
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