Bills · HR 2946
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2946Energy
Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2025
INTRO APR 17· LAST ACTION APR 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it offers a unique, voluntary way for everyday Americans to directly support the transition to clean energy. If this bill becomes law, it provides a new funding stream, separate from traditional government appropriations, to accelerate projects that combat climate change, reduce reliance on foreign oil, and create jobs in the green economy. This could lead to more widespread adoption of renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency measures, potentially lowering energy costs in the long run and improving air quality.
If the bill does not become law, the U.S. would miss out on this specific mechanism for public participation in clean energy financing. Funding for such projects would continue to rely primarily on existing federal programs, private investments, and state/local initiatives, potentially at a slower pace. The bill taps into a historical model of public investment (Victory Bonds) to address a modern challenge, allowing citizens to feel a more direct stake in national climate and energy goals.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue "Clean Energy Victory Bonds" within six months of the bill becoming law.
This establishes the core mechanism of the bill, creating a new financial instrument for public investment in clean energy.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a "Clean Energy Victory Bonds Trust Fund" to receive the proceeds from bond sales.
This ensures that the money raised from the bonds is specifically dedicated to clean energy projects and can be spent without further appropriations.
PROVISION 03
Defines "clean energy project" to include performance-based energy efficiency improvements and clean energy from sources like solar, wind, geothermal, small hydropower, fuel cells, advanced storage, and electric vehicle infrastructure.
This clarifies the types of initiatives that will receive funding from the bonds, setting the scope for the program.
PROVISION 04
Limits the aggregate face amount of Clean Energy Victory Bonds issued annually to not more than $50,000,000,000.
This sets a clear financial cap on the annual bond issuance, defining the scale of the program's potential funding capacity.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Secretary to promote the purchase of these bonds through campaigns describing their financial and social benefits.
This aims to ensure public awareness and encourage widespread participation in the bond program, maximizing its potential impact.
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D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 17
Introduced in House
APR 17
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2946
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 17, 2025
Last actionApr 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 17, 2025
House BillHR 2946Energy
Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 17, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
1
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