Bills · HR 4308
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4308Energy
To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts their local communities' ability to become more energy-efficient and less reliant on traditional fossil fuels. If this bill passes, communities will have billions of dollars available to invest in projects that can lower energy costs for public buildings, reduce carbon emissions, and expand access to newer, cleaner energy technologies. This could lead to practical benefits like more efficient public transportation, cheaper heating and cooling for public facilities, and more charging stations for electric vehicles and other alternative fuel options.
If this bill does not pass, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program would not have this dedicated, large-scale funding stream. This would leave many communities without federal support for these types of energy projects, potentially slowing down efforts to modernize infrastructure, save energy, and transition to alternative fuels, leaving local governments to either find other funding sources or delay important initiatives. This bill offers a pathway for sustained federal investment in local energy independence and environmental sustainability.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reauthorizes the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, authorizing $3.5 billion in annual funding for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
Provides a substantial and dedicated funding stream for local energy projects, allowing communities to plan and implement long-term initiatives.
PROVISION 02
Expands the program's official purpose to explicitly include diversifying energy supplies and promoting the use of alternative fuels.
Broadens the types of projects eligible for funding, aligning the program more with current energy transition goals beyond just efficiency.
PROVISION 03
Allows funds to be used for the deployment of energy distribution technologies that increase efficiency or expand access to alternative fuels, including distributed resources, district heating and cooling systems, and alternative fuel infrastructure.
Gives specific examples of new technologies and infrastructure projects that communities can invest in to modernize their energy systems.
PROVISION 04
Amends the competitive grants section to specifically include projects that expand the use of alternative fuels.
Ensures that competitive funding opportunities will prioritize initiatives related to transitioning away from traditional fuels.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 10
Introduced in House
JUL 10
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4308
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 10, 2025
Last actionJul 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025
House BillHR 4308Energy
To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
3
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