Supporting the designation of the week of September 15 through September 19, 2025, as "National Clean Energy Week". | ChamberLight
Bills · HRES 716
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 716Energy
Supporting the designation of the week of September 15 through September 19, 2025, as "National Clean Energy Week".
INTRO SEP 15· LAST ACTION SEP 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters might care about this bill because it shows where the House of Representatives stands on clean energy. While it doesn't directly change policies or provide funding, a formal recognition can boost public awareness and highlight the perceived importance of clean energy for the economy and the environment. If this resolution passes, it sends a message of support to the clean energy sector and could encourage more public and private interest. If it doesn't pass, it simply means the House chose not to make this formal recognition, but it wouldn't stop ongoing clean energy development or initiatives.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Expresses support for designating September 15-19, 2025, as "National Clean Energy Week."
This officially acknowledges the importance of clean energy at a national level.
PROVISION 02
Encourages individuals and organizations across the United States to support solutions for economic, environmental, and energy needs.
It promotes broader public and private engagement in clean energy initiatives.
PROVISION 03
Encourages federal, state, and local governments, as well as individuals, to invest in affordable, clean, and low-emitting energy technologies.
This promotes financial support and adoption of clean energy across different sectors.
PROVISION 04
Applauds the work of Department of Energy National Laboratories and recognizes entrepreneurs and small businesses.
It highlights the contributions of specific entities crucial to clean energy innovation and deployment.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Voters might care about this bill because it shows where the House of Representatives stands on clean energy. While it doesn't directly change policies or provide funding, a formal recognition can boost public awareness and highlight the perceived importance of clean energy for the economy and the environment. If this resolution passes, it sends a message of support to the clean energy sector and could encourage more public and private interest. If it doesn't pass, it simply means the House chose not to make this formal recognition, but it wouldn't stop ongoing clean energy development or initiatives.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Expresses support for designating September 15-19, 2025, as "National Clean Energy Week."
This officially acknowledges the importance of clean energy at a national level.
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Encourages individuals and organizations across the United States to support solutions for economic, environmental, and energy needs.
It promotes broader public and private engagement in clean energy initiatives.
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Encourages federal, state, and local governments, as well as individuals, to invest in affordable, clean, and low-emitting energy technologies.
This promotes financial support and adoption of clean energy across different sectors.
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Applauds the work of Department of Energy National Laboratories and recognizes entrepreneurs and small businesses.
It highlights the contributions of specific entities crucial to clean energy innovation and deployment.
GLOSSARY
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Resolution
A formal expression of opinion, intent, or sentiment by a legislative body, like the House of Representatives. Unlike a bill, a resolution typically does not have the force of law and does not require presidential approval.
Clean Energy
Energy produced from sources that do not release pollutants into the atmosphere, or that have extremely low environmental impact, such as solar, wind, hydropower, or geothermal energy.
Low-Emissions Sources
Energy production methods that release a small amount of greenhouse gases or other pollutants into the atmosphere, significantly less than traditional fossil fuels.
Department of Energy National Laboratories
A network of advanced scientific research and development centers funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, focusing on various areas including energy, national security, and scientific discovery.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
SEP 15, 25
Submitted in House
INTROREFERRAL
SEP 15, 25
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.