Bills · HR 2301
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2301Energy
To promote the development of renewable energy on public land, and for other purposes.
INTRO MAR 24· LAST ACTION APR 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a significant push to expand renewable energy production on public lands, which could play a major role in the nation's energy future and efforts to combat climate change. By setting aggressive new goals and creating "priority areas," it aims to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels, potentially leading to a cleaner power grid and reduced carbon emissions. This could translate to cleaner air for communities and a more stable energy supply.
If this bill becomes law, it means a more predictable and faster path for renewable energy companies to develop projects, which could encourage investment and job creation in the green energy sector. If it doesn't pass, the current, slower process for developing renewable energy on federal lands would continue, potentially hindering progress towards climate goals and making it harder to meet the growing demand for clean energy. Voters should care because it impacts energy costs, environmental quality, and the future use of vast stretches of public land.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Updates the national goal for renewable energy production on Federal land, increasing it from 25 gigawatts by 2025 to 60 gigawatts by December 31, 2030.
This provision sets a significantly more ambitious target for clean energy development on public lands, accelerating the nation's transition to renewable sources.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to update national renewable energy goals within 18 months after the bill becomes law.
This ensures ongoing commitment and adaptation of renewable energy targets based on current needs and capabilities.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to designate "priority areas" on Federal land for renewable energy projects and to prioritize applications within these areas.
This streamlines the approval process for renewable energy projects, potentially speeding up development and reducing costs for companies.
PROVISION 04
Mandates a review of existing programmatic environmental impact statements for wind and solar energy development to help establish new priority areas.
This ensures that environmental planning is updated to support the new, accelerated renewable energy development goals and identify suitable locations.
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3 EVENTSAPR 18
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
MAR 24
Introduced in House
MAR 24
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2301
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 24, 2025
Last actionApr 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 24, 2025
House BillHR 2301Energy
To promote the development of renewable energy on public land, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED MAR 24, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 18, 2025
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READING
21 min
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