Congress·In Committee·H.R. 4339

Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act

Renewable Energy Grants for U.S. Territories

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by three different committees in the House of Representatives. It is actively moving through the initial committee phase, but no future votes or hearings have been scheduled yet.

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Unlikely to pass

While the bill has bipartisan support from territory delegates, most bills introduced in the House do not make it through the committee process to become law.

Key Points

This bill would create a new grant program through the Department of Agriculture to help U.S. territories like Puerto Rico and Guam switch to green energy. Non-profit groups could apply for money to build solar panels, wind turbines, or systems that store power for later use.
The money could also be used to build smart grids and microgrids. These are modern power systems that can run on their own if the main power grid goes down, which helps keep the lights on during big storms or emergencies.
The plan includes money to train local residents how to build and fix these new energy systems. This aims to create local jobs while making the islands less dependent on expensive fuels brought in from other places.
The bill specifically bans using this grant money for projects that use coal, oil, natural gas, or nuclear power. It focuses entirely on renewable sources and making buildings more energy efficient.
Government experts would also conduct a study to find the best ways to improve power systems in each territory. The Department of Energy would provide technical help to make sure the projects are built correctly.

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Milestones

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Jul 10, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

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Jul 10, 2025

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act

Bill NumberHR 4339

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce, 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.