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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States must seize the opportunity to create millions of jobs, become a net exporter of clean energy, and secure a better, more equitable future by accelerating the electrification of households, buildings, and businesses in the United States, modernizing the United States electricity grid, and continuing on the path towards decarbonizing electricity generation in the United States by 2035.

12/30/2022, 9:30 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 224

Bill 117 S.Res. 224 is a resolution introduced in the United States Senate that emphasizes the importance of seizing the opportunity to create millions of jobs, become a net exporter of clean energy, and secure a better, more equitable future for the country. The resolution calls for accelerating the electrification of households, buildings, and businesses in the United States, modernizing the electricity grid, and continuing efforts to decarbonize electricity generation by the year 2035.

The resolution highlights the potential economic benefits of transitioning to clean energy, including job creation and the opportunity to become a leader in the global clean energy market. By electrifying more sectors of the economy and modernizing the electricity grid, the United States can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move towards a more sustainable energy future.

The resolution also emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the transition to clean energy is equitable, benefiting all communities and ensuring that no one is left behind. By investing in clean energy infrastructure and technology, the United States can create a more resilient and sustainable energy system that benefits all Americans. Overall, Bill 117 S.Res. 224 calls for ambitious action to accelerate the transition to clean energy in the United States, with the goal of creating jobs, becoming a net exporter of clean energy, and securing a better future for all Americans.

Congressional Summary of SRES 224

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States must (1) accelerate the electrification of households, buildings, and businesses; (2) modernize the electricity grid; and (3) continue on the path towards decarbonizing electricity generation by 2035.

Current Status of Bill SRES 224

Bill SRES 224 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2021. Bill SRES 224 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 18, 2021.  Bill SRES 224's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S2579-2580) as of May 18, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 224

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
38
Democrat Cosponsors
36
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 224

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Air quality
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Building construction
- Buy American requirements
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Coal
- Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
- Computer security and identity theft
- Economic development
- Economic performance and conditions
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Employee hiring
- Employment and training programs
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Energy research
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Environmental health
- Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
- Indian social and development programs
- Labor market
- Labor standards
- Labor-management relations
- Land use and conservation
- Licensing and registrations
- Manufacturing
- Metals
- Minority health
- Oil and gas
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Public contracts and procurement
- Public transit
- Research and development
- Residential rehabilitation and home repair
- Rural conditions and development
- Solid waste and recycling
- Vocational and technical education
- Wages and earnings
- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 224

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States must seize the opportunity to create millions of jobs, become a net exporter of clean energy, and secure a better, more equitable future by accelerating the electrification of households, buildings, and businesses in the United States, modernizing the United States electricity grid, and continuing on the path towards decarbonizing electricity generation in the United States by 2035.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States must seize the opportunity to create millions of jobs, become a net exporter of clean energy, and secure a better, more equitable future by accelerating the electrification of households, buildings, and businesses in the United States, modernizing the United States electricity grid, and continuing on the path towards decarbonizing electricity generation in the United States by 2035.

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