Bill117th CongressFiled May 20, 2021Energy
S. 1783
Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021
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Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021
This bill establishes several loan programs to assist households with paying utility bills for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater management, energy (e.g., electricity, natural gas, or propane), and internet services during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Under the programs, the utilities may apply for loans that are equal to the amount of the payment shortfall from their customers during the emergency.
What just happenedMay 20, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 20, 2021
- May 20, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Introduced in Senate