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Public Land Renewable Energy Development: New Rules and Revenue Sharing

This act aims to accelerate the development of renewable energy projects, such as wind, solar, and geothermal, on federal lands. It introduces new rules for planning these investment areas and specifies how revenues from land use fees will be distributed. A portion of the funds will go to states and counties, as well as to a fund supporting conservation and recreational access.
Key points
Establishment of priority areas for renewable energy projects to accelerate their development.
Revenue sharing from renewable energy fees: 25% to states, 25% to counties, 25% for expediting permit issuance, and 25% to a fund for conservation and improved recreational access.
Regular review and modification of areas designated for renewable energy development to adapt to changing needs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_178
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_178.

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 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of priority areas for renewable energy projects to accelerate their development.
  • Revenue sharing from renewable energy fees: 25% to states, 25% to counties, 25% for expediting permit issuance, and 25% to a fund for conservation and improved recreational access.
  • Regular review and modification of areas designated for renewable energy development to adapt to changing needs.
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. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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.

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