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Grants for Renewable Energy and Energy Resilience in U.S. Territories.

This Act establishes a new grant program managed by the Department of Agriculture to fund renewable energy projects, energy storage, and the construction of smart and microgrids in U.S. territories like Puerto Rico and Guam. The goal is to enhance energy reliability, reduce utility costs, and train local residents to operate these new systems, directly improving citizens' energy security.
Key points
New grants available for non-profit organizations to build solar, wind, and energy storage systems, explicitly excluding fossil fuels and nuclear power.
Support for developing microgrids—local power systems that can operate independently during outages—significantly increasing resilience to power failures.
Funding for training programs to teach residents of U.S. territories how to install and maintain the new energy infrastructure, creating local jobs.
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Print number: 119_HR_4339
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
Process start date: 2025-07-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4339.

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 2025-07-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New grants available for non-profit organizations to build solar, wind, and energy storage systems, explicitly excluding fossil fuels and nuclear power.
  • Support for developing microgrids—local power systems that can operate independently during outages—significantly increasing resilience to power failures.
  • Funding for training programs to teach residents of U.S. territories how to install and maintain the new energy infrastructure, creating local jobs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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