United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 9012 — Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2024

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

To promote the development of renewable energy on public land, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill updates land use planning and renewables development provisions for public lands, including geothermal, solar, and wind energy projects.

  • 30 U.S.C. § 1002

    National Forest System lands administered by the Department of Agriculture through the Forest Service where the Secretary has authority to issue leases for the development and utilization of geothermal resources under section 3 and section 15 of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1002, 1014)

    Clarifies the definition of 'Federal land' to include National Forest System lands for renewable energy projects.

  • 43 U.S.C. § 1701

    the principles of multiple use (as defined in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702)); and

    Incorporates the principles of multiple use into renewable energy planning requirements.

  • 43 U.S.C. § 3004

    25 → 60

    Increases the national goal for renewable energy production on Federal land from 25% to 60%.

  • 43 U.S.C. § 3004

    2025 → December 31, 2030

    Extends the deadline for achieving renewable energy production goals to December 31, 2030.

  • 16 U.S.C. § 1604

    land use planning process of the Bureau of Land Management as being a preferred location for a renewable energy project

    Encourages the establishment of priority areas for renewable energy projects under land use planning.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.

  3. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 9012 do?
To promote the development of renewable energy on public land, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 9012?
HR 9012 is sponsored by Levin, Mike (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 9012?
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 HR 9012?
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