United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 6 D cosponsors

S 1359 — Clean Energy Standard Act of 2019

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2745-2746)

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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 116th 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Clean Energy Standard Act of 2019 This bill addresses clean energy standards. Among other things, the bill requires retail electricity suppliers to sell a certain quantity of clean electric energy; establishes a federal clean energy credit trading program; subjects retail electricity suppliers to civil penalties for noncompliance with requirements; establishes a state energy efficiency, clean energy deployment, and electric bill reduction program; requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to facilitate coordination between the federal clean energy program and state clean and renewable energy programs; requires the National Academy of Sciences to periodically evaluate all aspects of the federal clean energy standard; and directs DOE to establish a program for the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of clean energy technologies and portfolios.

Bill Text

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The bill adds a Federal Clean Energy Standard to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to promote clean electric energy generation.

  • 16 U.S.C. 2601

    SEC. 610. FEDERAL CLEAN ENERGY STANDARD. (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to establish a technology-neutral, market-oriented standard for electric energy generation that-- (1) stimulates clean energy innovation and allows the United States to achieve a net-zero emission electric sector at the lowest cost; (2) will guide power sector investment and provide regulatory certainty, while helping to ensure that the United States is the leader and dominant competitor in the global clean energy transition; and (3) will result in-- (A) hundreds of billions of dollars in domestic health and environmental benefits by the mid-21st century; and (B) save tens of thousands of lives in the United States.

    This inserts a new section establishing a Federal Clean Energy Standard aimed at promoting clean energy and reducing emissions.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2745-2746)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1359 do?
Clean Energy Standard Act of 2019 This bill addresses clean energy standards. Among other things, the bill requires retail electricity suppliers to sell a certain quantity of clean electric energy; establishes a federal clean energy credit trading program; subjects retail electricity suppliers to civil penalties for noncompliance with requirements; establishes a state energy efficiency, clean energy deployment, and electric bill reduction program; requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to facilitate coordination between the federal clean energy program and state clean and renewable energy programs; requires the National Academy of Sciences to periodically evaluate all aspects of the federal clean energy standard; and directs DOE to establish a program for the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of clean energy technologies and portfolios.
Who sponsors S 1359?
S 1359 is sponsored by Smith, Tina (Democratic), Heinrich, Martin (Democratic), Kaine, Tim (Democratic), Whitehouse, Sheldon (Democratic), Schatz, Brian (Democratic), and Udall, Tom (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 1359?
This bill died with 116th 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 1359?
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