Senate Bill 2610
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Tribal Energy Reauthorization Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 16, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2610
Congress
116
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Tribal Energy Reauthorization Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 certain energy grant programs and otherwise revises the activities of the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs within the Department of Energy.
Specifically, the office must
- consider the fiscal ability of an Indian tribe, intertribal organization, or tribal energy development organization to meet cost-sharing requirements for energy projects;
- give priority to partnering with state and local organizations when providing technical assistance to tribes;
- designate a liaison to ensure that tribes are aware of federal grants and funding opportunities; and
- develop an energy strategy for tribes in the Arctic to address climate change.
The bill also authorizes the office to provide grants for providing or expanding electricity to the homes of members of tribes that are acquired, constructed, or improved with federal funds. Currently, such grants may only be used to provide electricity on Indian land.
12/10/2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 612.
12/10/2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-310.
07/29/2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
03/04/2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-198.
10/16/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
10/16/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:53 PM