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Clean Energy Investments on Mine Lands: New Job Opportunities

This act aims to establish a program demonstrating the feasibility of clean energy projects (e.g., solar, wind) on current and former mine lands. The goal is to create new jobs, especially for those displaced from the coal industry, and to revitalize economically distressed regions. The program also seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Key points
A program will be created to support the construction of solar, wind, and other clean energy projects on mine lands.
Priority will be given to projects that create jobs, especially for former coal workers, in economically distressed areas.
Projects must pay workers prevailing wages, ensuring fair compensation.
500 million dollars are authorized for the program from fiscal years 2022 through 2026.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5368
Sponsor: Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17]
Process start date: 2021-09-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Investing in Energy Regions Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5368.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A program will be created to support the construction of solar, wind, and other clean energy projects on mine lands.
  • Priority will be given to projects that create jobs, especially for former coal workers, in economically distressed areas.
  • Projects must pay workers prevailing wages, ensuring fair compensation.
  • 500 million dollars are authorized for the program from fiscal years 2022 through 2026.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lamb, Conor [D-PA-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Labor Public Investments