US HB5615 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-1)
Status: Introduced on January 15 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-15 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 15 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-15 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Provides incentives for retail power providers or cities to plant trees to reduce energy costs. Specifically, the Department of Energy (DOE) must establish a program to award grants to retail power providers that partner with nonprofit tree-planting organizations to establish or continue operating tree-planting programs. Under the program, retail power providers must give residential consumers free or discounted trees that provide maximum amounts of shade during the summer or wind protection during the fall and winter. Retail power providers include entities that generate, distribute, or provide retail electricity, natural gas, or fuel oil service. In addition, DOE must annually give an award that designates communities or other areas as the Arbor City of America. The award must recognize communities for superior efforts in increasing tree canopy coverage and assisting residents in reducing energy costs. DOE must give award recipients funding for green infrastructure or green spaces.
Title
TREES Act The Residential Energy and Economic Savings Act
Sponsors
Rep. Doris Matsui [D-CA] | Rep. John Sarbanes [D-MD] | Rep. Jeff Fortenberry [R-NE] | Rep. Debra Haaland [D-NM] |
Rep. Jared Huffman [D-CA] | Rep. Nanette Barragan [D-CA] | Rep. Lisa Rochester [D-DE] | Rep. Cindy Axne [D-IA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-01-15 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
2020-01-15 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Employment and training programs
Energy
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental education
Forests, forestry, trees
Public utilities and utility rates
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local government operations
Congressional oversight
Employment and training programs
Energy
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental education
Forests, forestry, trees
Public utilities and utility rates
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local government operations
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5615/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5615/BILLS-116hr5615ih.pdf |