House Bill 2088
116th Congress(2019-2020)
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
Introduced in House on Apr 4, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2088
Congress
116
Policy Area
Energy
Energy
Primary focus of measure is all sources and supplies of energy, including alternative energy sources, oil and gas, coal, nuclear power; efficiency and conservation; costs, prices, and revenues; electric power transmission; public utility matters.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 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.
April 4, 2019
07/17/2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
07/17/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/16/2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
05/16/2019
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
04/10/2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
04/05/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
04/04/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/04/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:02:18 PM