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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 6021· Senate(119-SAMDT-6021)

S.Amdt. 6021

Rep. Shaheen
Age: 79 years
New Hampshire
Introduced
6/24/2026
Sponsored by
Jeanne Shaheen
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-S-4784 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

This amendment, submitted by Mrs. Shaheen, aims to add a new section to the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to create the Energy Circuit Rider Program.

The purpose of this program is to provide grants to eligible entities so they can hire, train, and keep Energy Circuit Riders. These riders are professionals trained to help rural areas with the planning, financing, and implementation of clean energy or energy efficiency projects.

Key Changes and Additions

  • Grant Support: The program provides grants to entities such as States, Indian Tribes, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and others to employ professionals who can assist with energy audits, grant writing, project financing, and energy planning.

  • Program Requirements:

  • Grants will last between 3 and 6 years.

  • The Federal government will cover no more than 75 percent of the costs.

  • Energy Circuit Riders must support at least 2 rural areas.

  • Coordination and Oversight: The Secretary must facilitate the sharing of best practices and information on Federal incentives. The Secretary must also report to Congress at least once a year on energy savings, monetary savings for communities, and carbon emission reductions.

  • Funding: The amendment authorizes $25,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031.