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Clean Energy for America Act [S.1288]
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[Climate Change ]
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Modifies,extends, or terminates several existing energy-related tax incentives to provide consolidated tax deductions and credits for the production of or investment in clean electricity, the production of clean transportation fuels, and energy efficient homes and commercial buildings. The new tax incentives are technology-neutral and the amounts of the credits or deductions vary based on the levels of carbon emissions for the incentives for electricity and fuels or energy efficiency in the case of the incentives for energy efficient homes and commercial
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Supporting efforts to enact a bold jobs and infrastructure package that benefits all Americans, not just billionaires. [HCR-36]
[Infrastructure ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Economic Development ]
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress regarding requirements and priorities for any infrastructure plan passed by Congress.
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Sunshine Forever Act [HB-2356]
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[Taxes ]
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain credits related to solar energy.
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Clean Energy Production Parity Act of 2019 [HB-2040]
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[Taxes ]
Modifies the tax credit for investments in energy property to make qualified fuel cell property (certain fuel cell power plants) that uses an electromechanical process or includes a linear generator assembly eligible for the credit.
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A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month. [SR-136]
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[Infrastructure ]
[Telecommunications ]
[Consumer Protection ]
This resolution expresses support for National Safe Digging Month and encourages all homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging.
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All-Electric Homes Act of 2019 [S.1197]
[Energy ]
[Taxes ]
[Housing ]
[Construction ]
[Economic Development ]
Establishes a tax credit for contractors that construct new all-electric homes. The credit applies to new homes that are constructed by the contractor, are acquired by a person from the contractor for use as a residence during the year, have appliances and mechanical systems that are powered solely by electricity, do not have a gas line or gas service, and meet specified energy efficiency standards. For a single-family residence, the credit is equal to $5,000. For a multi-family residence, the credit is equal to $1,750, multiplied by the total number
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EFFECT Act of 2019 Enhancing Fossil Fuel Energy Carbon Technology Act of 2019 [S.1201]
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[Environmental ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Climate Change ]
[Air Quality ]
Directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to replace its existing fossil energy research and development technology programs with new programs. Under the new programs, DOE must research and develop fossil fuel technology for carbon capture, utilization, storage, or removal. DOE must establish a coal and natural gas technology program to ensure the continued use of domestic coal and natural gas resources through the development of technologies. The technologies must significantly improve the efficiency, effectiveness, costs, and environmental performance
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Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019 [S.1183]
[Energy ]
[Grants ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Climate Change ]
Requires the Department of Energy to award grants to assist rural electric cooperatives with identifying, evaluating, and designing energy storage and microgrid projects that rely on renewable energy. (A microgrid is a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources that acts as a single controllable entity and that can connect and disconnect from the grid to operate in grid-connected or island mode.)
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Central Coast Heritage Protection Act [HB-2199]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Recreation ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Designates specified land within the Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management and in the Los Padres National Forest in California as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill designates certain land in the Los Padres National Forest as the Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness Area, to be incorporated into the Machesna Mountain Wilderness Area; the Fox Mountain Potential Wilderness Area, to be incorporated into the San Rafael Wilderness; the Condor Ridge Scenic Area; the Black Mountain Scenic Area; and
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Central Coast Heritage Protection Act [S.1111]
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[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Recreation ]
[Native American Affairs ]
Designates specified land within the Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management and in the Los Padres National Forest in California as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and as the Black Mountain Scenic Area. The bill designates certain land in the Los Padres National Forest as the Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness Area, to be incorporated into the Machesna Mountain Wilderness Area; the Fox Mountain Potential Wilderness Area, to be incorporated into the San Rafael Wilderness; the Condor Ridge Scenic Area;
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Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-2157]
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[Disaster Relief ]
[Agriculture ]
[Defense ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Healthcare ]
[Housing ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Education ]
[Veterans ]
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Provides $17.2 billion in FY2019 supplemental appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for expenses related to the consequences of recent wildfires, hurricanes, volcanos, earthquakes, typhoons, and other natural disasters. The funding provided by this bill is designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement rules. The bill includes appropriations for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice, the Department of Defense, the
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RURAL Act of 2019 Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands Act of 2019 [HB-2147]
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[Disaster Relief ]
[Energy ]
[Grants ]
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[Small Business ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Economic Development ]
Modifies the definition of income used to determine the tax-exempt status of a mutual or cooperative telephone or electric company to exclude certain government grants, contributions, and assistance. Specifically, the bill excludes from income (1) grants, contributions, and assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act or by local, state, or regional governmental entities for disasters or emergencies; and (2) certain grants or contributions provided by a government entity for electric, communications,
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Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2019 [HB-2114]
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[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Infrastructure ]
[National Security ]
[Public Safety ]
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Addresses state energy security plans. The bill authorizes the Department of Energy (DOE) to provide financial assistance to states for the implementation, review, and revision of a state energy security plan that assesses the state's existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the state to have a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure. A state energy security plan must contain specified content, including a risk assessment of energy infrastructure and cross-sector interdependencies and a risk mitigation
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Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green Real Deal. [HR-288]
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[Energy ]
[Climate Change ]
[Economic Development ]
This resolution recognizes the duty of the federal government to create a Green Real Deal to achieve robust, economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
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Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands (RURAL) Act [S.1032]
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[Telecommunications ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Modifies the definition of income used to determine the tax-exempt status of a mutual or cooperative telephone or electric company to exclude certain government grants, contributions, and assistance. Specifically, the bill excludes from income (1) grants, contributions, and assistance provided under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act or by local, state, or regional governmental entities for disasters or emergencies; and (2) certain grants or contributions provided by a government entity for electric, communications,
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Nuclear Energy Leadership Act [S.903]
[Energy ]
[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish advanced nuclear goals, provide for a versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source, make available high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced nuclear reactor concepts, and for other purposes.
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Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2019, as National Lineman Appreciation Day. [HR-262]
[Public Safety ]
[Energy ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
This resolution recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the electrical power on and protecting public safety. This resolution also expresses support for the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day and recognizes linemen as first responders.
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Energy Jobs for our Heroes Act of 2019 [S.876]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Veterans ]
Establishes the Energy-Ready Vets Program within the Department of Energy. The program must prepare eligible veterans for careers in the energy industry.
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National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act [HB-1865]
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[Agriculture ]
[Energy ]
[Veterans ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Housing ]
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[Education ]
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[Military ]
Provides FY2020 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It includes 8 of the 12 regular FY2020 appropriations bills: the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020; the Legislative
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RIVER Act Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization Act [S.859]
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[Infrastructure ]
[Funding ]
Extends through FY2036 authorization and eligibility for the program of hydroelectric production incentives and incentive payments to the owners or operators of hydroelectric facilities at existing dams to make capital improvements directly related to improving efficiency.