United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 94 — Investing in State Energy Act of 2023

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Investing in State Energy Act of 2023 This bill revises requirements concerning the distribution of funds under the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and the State Energy Program (SEP) to state agencies and local partners that implement energy initiatives. Under WAP, the Department of Energy (DOE) reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes. Under SEP, DOE supports state energy conservation plans and energy security. This bill requires DOE, upon receiving state or area plans under WAP or SEP, to distribute funds to the recipients of the funding as quickly as practicable. Within 60 days of Congress making the funds available for WAP and SEP, DOE must (1) provide application guidance for financial assistance, and (2) publish the allocation of financial assistance to be provided to states under the programs.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds requirements for timely distribution of information and financial assistance under the Weatherization Assistance Program and the State Energy Program.

  • 42 U.S.C. 6867

    Payments under this part may be made in installments and in advance, or by way of reimbursement, with necessary adjustments on account of overpayments or underpayments. → (1) In general.--Payments

    This change specifies that payments will be made under the revised method and introduces a requirement for timely distribution.

  • 42 U.S.C. 6867

    (2) Timing.--On receipt of a plan adopted pursuant to section 415(b), the Secretary shall distribute funds to the State, Indian Tribe, or other direct recipient to which the plan applies as quickly as practicable.

    This new provision mandates prompt distribution of funds upon receipt of the relevant plan.

  • 42 U.S.C. 6867

    Not later than 60 days after the date on which funds have been made available to provide assistance under this part, the Secretary shall-- (1) release application guidance to States, Indian Tribes, and other direct recipients of assistance under this part; and (2) publish the allocation of assistance to be provided to States, Indian Tribes, and other direct recipients of assistance under this part in accordance with the applicable distribution formula for the fiscal year.

    This mandates the Secretary to provide guidance and publish assistance allocations within a specified timeframe.

  • 42 U.S.C. 6323

    (f) Distribution of Information.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which funds have been made available to provide financial assistance under this section, the Secretary shall-- (1) release application guidance for financial assistance for energy conservation plans under this section; and (2) publish the allocation of assistance to be provided to States under this section in accordance with the applicable distribution formula for the fiscal year, including pursuant to subsection (b).

    This addition establishes a requirement for timely release of guidance and allocation information for financial assistance under the State Energy Program.

  • 42 U.S.C. 6323

    (g) Timing of Payments.--On receipt of a State energy conservation plan submitted under section 362, the Secretary shall distribute funds to a State as quickly as practicable.

    This new provision requires the Secretary to promptly distribute funds upon receipt of applicable State energy conservation plans.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 94 do?
Investing in State Energy Act of 2023 This bill revises requirements concerning the distribution of funds under the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and the State Energy Program (SEP) to state agencies and local partners that implement energy initiatives. Under WAP, the Department of Energy (DOE) reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes. Under SEP, DOE supports state energy conservation plans and energy security. This bill requires DOE, upon receiving state or area plans under WAP or SEP, to distribute funds to the recipients of the funding as quickly as practicable. Within 60 days of Congress making the funds available for WAP and SEP, DOE must (1) provide application guidance for financial assistance, and (2) publish the allocation of financial assistance to be provided to states under the programs.
Who sponsors S 94?
S 94 is sponsored by Collins, Susan M. (Republican), Coons, Christopher A. (Democratic), Reed, Jack (Democratic), and Shaheen, Jeanne (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 94?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 94?
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