HR-4092 : Still Just a Bill


Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2014 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE), acting through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, to act as the lead federal agency for coordinating and disseminating information on existing federal programs and assistance that may be used to help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects for schools.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) carry out a review of existing programs and financing mechanisms available in or from appropriate federal agencies with jurisdiction over energy financing and facilitation that are currently used or may be used for such purposes; (2) establish a federal cross-departmental collaborative coordination, education, and outreach effort to streamline communication and promote available federal opportunities and assistance for such projects that enables states, local educational agencies, and schools to use existing federal opportunities more effectively and to form partnerships with governors, state energy programs, local educational, financial, and energy officials, state and local officials, nonprofit organizations, and other appropriate entities to support project initiation; (3) provide technical assistance for states, local educational agencies, and schools to help develop and finance projects that meet specified requirements; (4) develop and maintain a single online resource website with contact information for relevant technical assistance and support staff in the Office for states, local educational agencies, and schools to effectively access and use federal opportunities and assistance to develop such projects; and (5) establish a process for recognition of schools that have successfully implemented such projects and are willing to serve as resources for other local educational agencies and schools to assist initiation of similar efforts.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2014-06-24IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2014-06-23FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5604)House floor actions
2014-06-23FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4092.House floor actions
2014-06-23FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5604-5605)House floor actions
2014-06-23FloorMr. Kinzinger (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2014-06-19CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 355.House floor actions
2014-06-19CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-479.House floor actions
2014-04-30CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2014-04-30CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2014-04-29CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2014-02-28CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.House committee actions
2014-02-26IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2014-02-26IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Energy
Related Subjects
  • Alternative and renewable resources
  • Building construction
  • Educational facilities and institutions
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Energy efficiency and conservation
  • Government information and archives
  • Higher education
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