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S. 3711

Referred to Committee

A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.

Introduced 5/13/2020•116th Congress•Senate

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

5/13/2020 • Senate

Summary

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and revises the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. Under the program, the Department of Energy provides grants to local governments, states, and Indian tribes for energy efficiency and conservation projects and programs. This bill expands the allowable uses of grant funds to include the deployment of energy distribution technologies that significantly expand access to alternative fuels.

Introduced in Senate • 5/13/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Energy
Alternative and renewable resourcesEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demandGovernment trust fundsLighting, heating, cooling

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Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

Democrat • NM

Sponsored 5/13/2020

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

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May 13, 2020

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

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Introduced in Senate5/13/2020

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Current StatusReferred to Committee
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