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Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act
2/5/2024, 2:30 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 5191
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5191
Bill HR 5191 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 11, 2023. Bill HR 5191 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 11, 2023. Bill HR 5191's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development. as of September 25, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5191
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5191
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyPotential Impact Areas
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Congressional oversight
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Government studies and investigations
- U.S. territories and protectorates
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5191
Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act
Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a renewable energy grant program for territories of the United States, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5191
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