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Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 24, 2017Energy
H.R. 627

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jun 12, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by directing the Department of Energy's Office of Energy and Renewable Energy to establish a clearinghouse for disseminating information regarding available programs and financing mechanisms that may be used to help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, distributed generation, and energy retrofitting projects for schools.

The office must: (1) consult with appropriate agencies to develop a list of programs and financing mechanisms that are, or may be, used for the projects; and (2) coordinate with appropriate agencies to develop a collaborative education and outreach effort to streamline communications and promote the programs and financing mechanisms.

What just happenedJun 13, 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17](D-PA)Sponsor
50 cosponsors41 D9 R
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  1. Jun 13, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Jun 12, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jun 12, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4825)

  4. Jun 12, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4825)

  5. Jun 12, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 627.

  6. Jun 12, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4825-4826)

  7. Jun 12, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Jun 12, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 115.

  9. Jun 12, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-171.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. Jun 12, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-171.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Jun 7, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Jun 7, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Jan 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Jan 24, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Jan 24, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJun 12, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by directing the Department of Energy's Office of Energy and Renewable Energy to establish a clearinghouse for disseminating information regarding available programs and financing mechanisms that may be used to help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, distributed generation, and energy retrofitting projects for schools.

The office must: (1) consult with appropriate agencies to develop a list of programs and financing mechanisms that are, or may be, used for the projects; and (2) coordinate with appropriate agencies to develop a collaborative education and outreach effort to streamline communications and promote the programs and financing mechanisms.

Introduced in HouseJan 24, 2017

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2017

This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by directing the Department of Energy's Office of Energy and Renewable Energy to establish a clearinghouse for disseminating information regarding available programs and financing mechanisms that may be used to help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, distributed generation, and energy retrofitting projects for schools.

The office must: (1) consult with appropriate agencies to develop a list of programs and financing mechanisms that are, or may be, used for the projects; and (2) coordinate with appropriate agencies to develop a collaborative education and outreach effort to streamline communications and promote the programs and financing mechanisms.

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2017 — Informed