HR-2665 : Still Just a Bill

Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish and carry out a smart energy and water efficiency program. Under the program, DOE must award grants to water authorities (i.e., authorities that provide water, wastewater, or water reuse services) for implementing advanced and innovative technology-based solutions that will improve the energy or efficiency of water, wastewater, and water reuse systems.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-07-17CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2019-07-17CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-05-16CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2019-05-16CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-05-16CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.House committee actions
2019-05-13CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.House committee actions
2019-05-11CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy.House committee actions
2019-05-10IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.House floor actions
2019-05-10IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.House floor actions
2019-05-10IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.House floor actions
2019-05-10IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
2019-04-10CommitteeHearings Held by the Subcommittee on Energy Prior to Introduction and Referral.House committee actions

Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
See Subjects
  • Advanced technology and technological innovations
  • Computers and information technology
  • Energy efficiency and conservation
  • Environmental technology
  • Internet and video services
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Public utilities and utility rates
  • Water quality
  • Water use and supply

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