A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to co-locate renewable energy projects on certain existing Federal leased areas, and for other purposes.
3/7/2025, 11:56 AMSummary of Bill S 896
Bill 119 s 896, also known as the "Renewable Energy Co-location Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to give the Secretary of the Interior the authority to allow renewable energy projects to be located on certain existing Federal leased areas. This bill is designed to promote the development of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, on federal lands.The main purpose of this bill is to streamline the process for approving renewable energy projects on federal lands by allowing them to be co-located with existing leased areas. This means that developers will be able to build renewable energy projects on land that is already being used for other purposes, such as grazing or mining, without having to go through a separate approval process.
In addition to promoting the development of renewable energy sources, the bill also includes provisions to ensure that any projects approved under this authority comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. This is intended to protect the environment and ensure that renewable energy projects are developed in a responsible and sustainable manner. Overall, Bill 119 s 896 is aimed at increasing the production of renewable energy on federal lands by making it easier for developers to build projects in areas that are already being used for other purposes. By co-locating renewable energy projects on existing leased areas, the bill seeks to promote the development of clean energy sources while minimizing the impact on the environment.
Current Status of Bill S 896
Bill S 896 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill S 896 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 6, 2025. Bill S 896's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of March 6, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill S 896
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1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to co-locate renewable energy projects on certain existing Federal leased areas, and for other purposes.A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to co-locate renewable energy projects on certain existing Federal leased areas, and for other purposes.Comments
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