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H.R. 627

Referred to Committee

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2017

Introduced 1/24/2017•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

6/13/2017 • Senate

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by directing the Department of Energy's Office of Energy and Renewable Energy to establish a clearinghouse for disseminating information regarding available programs and financing mechanisms that may be used to help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, distributed generation, and energy retrofitting projects for schools.

The office must: (1) consult with appropriate agencies to develop a list of programs and financing mechanisms that are, or may be, used for the projects; and (2) coordinate with appropriate agencies to develop a collaborative education and outreach effort to streamline communications and promote the programs and financing mechanisms.

Passed House without amendment • 6/12/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Energy
Alternative and renewable resourcesBuilding constructionEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment information and archivesHigher education

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (51)

Party Breakdown

42
Democrats
9
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17]

Democrat • PA-17

Sponsored 1/24/2017

Cosponsors (50)

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Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]

D-OR-3

Joined 1/24/2017

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Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5]

D-MA-5

Joined 1/24/2017

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Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

D-TN-9

Joined 1/24/2017

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Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

D-VA-11

Joined 1/24/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

January 24, 2017

Committee Review

June 7, 2017

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Floor Debate

June 12, 2017

Passed Chamber

June 12, 2017

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (4)

Referred in Senate6/13/2017
Reported in House6/12/2017
Engrossed in House6/12/2017
Introduced in House1/24/2017

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors50