Bill · H.R. 4308· House(119-HR-4308)
To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 7/10/2025
- Last activity
- 7/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Greg Stanton
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. The primary goal is to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. It expands the program's purpose to include diversifying energy supplies and promoting alternative fuels. The bill also updates how funds are used for energy distribution technologies, such as distributed resources and alternative fuel infrastructure. Additionally, it adjusts the competitive grant criteria and authorizes specific funding levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+7
The bill specifically targets the promotion of alternative fuels and energy distribution technologies.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+5
Promoting alternative fuels and energy efficiency helps reduce carbon emissions.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
New opportunities in the energy distribution and alternative fuel sectors favor energy-related business owners.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Diversification of energy supplies: The bill adds a purpose to facilitate and promote the use of alternative fuels to diversify energy supplies (Section 1(a)).
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Improved energy access and efficiency: The bill allows for the deployment of energy distribution technologies that increase efficiency or expand access to alternative fuels, such as district heating and cooling or infrastructure for delivering alternative fuels (Section 1(b)).
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Expanded grant opportunities: The bill expands the scope of competitive grants to include projects that expand the use of alternative fuels (Section 1(c)).
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Consistent funding: The bill authorizes $3,500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out the program (Section 1(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Administrative costs: The Secretary is permitted to use up to 1 percent of the authorized grant amounts for administrative expenses (Section 1(d)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+7Reduces Carbon Emissions+5Reduces Fossil Fuel Production+3Improves Environmental Protections+2Reduces Gas Prices+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 7/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Marc VeaseyDemocrat · Texas
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey