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Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 16, 2019Native Americans
S. 2610

Tribal Energy Reauthorization Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Dec 10, 2020)

Tribal Energy Reauthorization Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 certain energy grant programs and otherwise revises the activities of the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs within the Department of Energy.

Specifically, the office must

  • consider the fiscal ability of an Indian tribe, intertribal organization, or tribal energy development organization to meet cost-sharing requirements for energy projects;
  • give priority to partnering with state and local organizations when providing technical assistance to tribes;
  • designate a liaison to ensure that tribes are aware of federal grants and funding opportunities; and
  • develop an energy strategy for tribes in the Arctic to address climate change.

The bill also authorizes the office to provide grants for providing or expanding electricity to the homes of members of tribes that are acquired, constructed, or improved with federal funds. Currently, such grants may only be used to provide electricity on Indian land.

What just happenedDec 10, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 612.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 10, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 612.

  2. Dec 10, 2020Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-310.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  3. Dec 10, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-310.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  4. Jul 29, 2020Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  5. Mar 4, 2020Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-198.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  6. Oct 16, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Indian Affairs Committee
  7. Oct 16, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateDec 10, 202025

Tribal Energy Reauthorization Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 certain energy grant programs and otherwise revises the activities of the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs within the Department of Energy.

Specifically, the office must

  • consider the fiscal ability of an Indian tribe, intertribal organization, or tribal energy development organization to meet cost-sharing requirements for energy projects;
  • give priority to partnering with state and local organizations when providing technical assistance to tribes;
  • designate a liaison to ensure that tribes are aware of federal grants and funding opportunities; and
  • develop an energy strategy for tribes in the Arctic to address climate change.

The bill also authorizes the office to provide grants for providing or expanding electricity to the homes of members of tribes that are acquired, constructed, or improved with federal funds. Currently, such grants may only be used to provide electricity on Indian land.

Introduced in SenateOct 16, 2019

Tribal Energy Reauthorization Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 certain energy grant programs and otherwise revises the activities of the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs within the Department of Energy.

Specifically, the office must

  • consider the fiscal ability of an Indian tribe, intertribal organization, or tribal energy development organization to meet cost-sharing requirements for energy projects;
  • give priority to partnering with state and local organizations when providing technical assistance to tribes;
  • designate a liaison to ensure that tribes are aware of federal grants and funding opportunities; and
  • develop an energy strategy for tribes in the Arctic to address climate change.

The bill also authorizes the office to provide grants for providing or expanding electricity to the homes of members of tribes that are acquired, constructed, or improved with federal funds. Currently, such grants may only be used to provide electricity on Indian land.

Tribal Energy Reauthorization Act — Informed