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Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2025
4/3/2025, 1:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1994
Bill 119 hr 1994, also known as the Renewable Energy Development on Public Lands Act, aims to encourage the growth of renewable energy sources on public lands in the United States. The bill seeks to streamline the permitting process for renewable energy projects on federal lands, making it easier for developers to access these areas for wind, solar, and geothermal energy production.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to promote collaboration between federal agencies, state governments, and private entities in order to maximize the potential for renewable energy development on public lands. This includes establishing a Renewable Energy Coordination Office within the Department of the Interior to oversee and coordinate these efforts.
Furthermore, the bill includes measures to ensure that renewable energy projects on public lands are conducted in an environmentally responsible manner, taking into account the impact on wildlife, water resources, and other natural habitats. The bill also includes provisions to prioritize projects that have the potential to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in local communities. Overall, the Renewable Energy Development on Public Lands Act aims to promote the growth of renewable energy sources on federal lands while also ensuring that these projects are conducted in a sustainable and responsible manner.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to promote collaboration between federal agencies, state governments, and private entities in order to maximize the potential for renewable energy development on public lands. This includes establishing a Renewable Energy Coordination Office within the Department of the Interior to oversee and coordinate these efforts.
Furthermore, the bill includes measures to ensure that renewable energy projects on public lands are conducted in an environmentally responsible manner, taking into account the impact on wildlife, water resources, and other natural habitats. The bill also includes provisions to prioritize projects that have the potential to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in local communities. Overall, the Renewable Energy Development on Public Lands Act aims to promote the growth of renewable energy sources on federal lands while also ensuring that these projects are conducted in a sustainable and responsible manner.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1994
Bill HR 1994 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2025. Bill HR 1994 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2025. Bill HR 1994's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture. as of March 28, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1994
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1994
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1994
To promote the development of renewable energy on public lands, and for other purposes.
To promote the development of renewable energy on public lands, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1994
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