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.

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
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5191

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

Alternative and renewable resourcesCongressional oversightElectric power generation and transmissionGovernment studies and investigationsU.S. territories and protectorates

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5191

Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories ActRenewable Energy for U.S. Territories ActTo 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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