Energy Resilient Communities Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-18T13:50:05Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1449 Energy Resilient Communities Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/18/2025, 1:50 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1449

Bill 119 hr 1449, also known as the Energy Resilience, Energy Democracy, and Security Act, aims to improve the energy resilience, energy democracy, and security of communities in the United States. The bill directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program that will provide funding to communities to help them enhance their energy infrastructure and systems.

One of the key priorities of this grant program is to prioritize environmental justice communities, which are often disproportionately affected by environmental issues and lack access to reliable and affordable energy sources. By focusing on these communities, the bill aims to address the disparities in energy access and resilience that exist across the country.

In addition to improving energy resilience and security, the bill also seeks to promote energy democracy, which involves giving communities more control over their energy sources and systems. This could include initiatives such as community-owned renewable energy projects or programs that empower residents to make decisions about their energy usage. Overall, the Energy Resilience, Energy Democracy, and Security Act is aimed at creating a more equitable and sustainable energy system in the United States. By providing funding and support to communities, particularly those facing environmental justice challenges, the bill seeks to build a more resilient and secure energy infrastructure that benefits all Americans.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1449

Bill HR 1449 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 21, 2025. Bill HR 1449 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 21, 2025. Bill HR 1449's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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. as of February 21, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1449

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1449

To direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a grant program to improve the energy resilience, energy democracy, and security of communities, prioritizing environmental justice communities, and for other purposes.To direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a grant program to improve the energy resilience, energy democracy, and security of communities, prioritizing environmental justice communities, and for other purposes.

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