Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act

Hozzl · 2025-07-24T07:53:23Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4339 Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/24/2025, 7:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4339

H.R. 4339, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to create a renewable energy grant program specifically for U.S. territories, among other purposes.

Congressional Summary of HR 4339

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 4339

Bill HR 4339 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 10, 2025. Bill HR 4339 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 10, 2025. Bill HR 4339's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce, 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 July 10, 2025