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Financial relief for Tribal energy projects and grid resilience funding.

This Act simplifies access for Indian Tribes to federal energy programs, including loans and grants for renewable energy and grid modernization projects. A major change eliminates the requirement for Tribes to provide matching funds for grants aimed at enhancing electric grid resilience, significantly lowering project costs. Furthermore, the Department of Energy can now cover the initial financial and technical assessment costs for loan applications, making large-scale energy development more accessible.
Key points
Indian Tribes are exempted from the requirement to match federal grant funds for projects designed to prevent power outages and enhance electric grid resilience.
The Department of Energy can use up to $500,000 per application to cover technical and financial assessment costs for Tribal energy loan applications.
Rules governing access to DOE loan and grant programs are streamlined, facilitating Tribal investment in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure.
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Print number: 118_S_5635
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2024-12-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tribal Energy Fairness Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5635.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Indian Tribes are exempted from the requirement to match federal grant funds for projects designed to prevent power outages and enhance electric grid resilience.
  • The Department of Energy can use up to $500,000 per application to cover technical and financial assessment costs for Tribal energy loan applications.
  • Rules governing access to DOE loan and grant programs are streamlined, facilitating Tribal investment in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure.
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 Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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