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Sharing Revenue from Renewable Energy Projects on Public Lands and Conservation

This law changes how revenue from wind and solar projects on federal lands is distributed, directing half of the funds to states and counties. The remaining money will be used to facilitate the processing of renewable energy permits and to fund a resource conservation fund and improve recreational access to public lands.
Key points
50% of revenues generated by wind and solar projects on federal lands will go to states and counties (25% to each level).
Establishes a Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund to finance habitat protection and improve recreational access to public lands.
25% of the funds are dedicated to facilitating the processing of renewable energy permits on federal land.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8954
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]
Process start date: 2024-07-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8954.

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 2024-07-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 50% of revenues generated by wind and solar projects on federal lands will go to states and counties (25% to each level).
  • Establishes a Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund to finance habitat protection and improve recreational access to public lands.
  • 25% of the funds are dedicated to facilitating the processing of renewable energy permits on federal land.
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. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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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