Energy Accountability Act

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5092

Energy Accountability Act

This bill prohibits the Department of Energy (DOE) from making a loan guarantee under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 for any entity that previously defaulted on an obligation under the title. Under that title, DOE must make loan guarantees for innovative energy technologies, such as technologies to reduce or sequester greenhouse gases.

Current Status of Bill HR 5092

Bill HR 5092 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 28, 2023. Bill HR 5092 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 28, 2023.  Bill HR 5092's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security. as of August 4, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5092

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5092

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5092

Energy Accountability ActEnergy Accountability ActTo amend title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to specify that the Secretary of Energy may not make a loan guarantee under such title for a project if the applicable borrower has previously defaulted on an obligation guaranteed under such title, and for other purposes.
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