Bill · H.R. 6615· House(119-HR-6615)
Climate Justice Grants Act
- Introduced
- 12/11/2025
- Last activity
- 12/11/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Nanette Barragán
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Climate Justice Grants Act requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a grant program. This program is designed to help eligible entities address climate justice concerns within environmental justice communities. Eligible entities include Tribal governments, local governments, and nonprofit, community-based organizations. Grants can be used for activities such as education, outreach, and various infrastructure projects like solar and wind energy. The act sets a limit of $2,000,000 for any single grant recipient. Additionally, it authorizes appropriations of $1,000,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2035.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+8
The act specifically authorizes funds for community solar, wind energy, and energy storage projects.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill targets low-income communities for energy efficiency and weatherization projects.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill explicitly identifies Tribal governments and indigenous communities as eligible entities and target communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Capacity Building and Community Empowerment: The program allows eligible entities to build capacity to address climate justice issues and implement proactive initiatives (Section 2(a)).
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Community-Driven Infrastructure and Energy: Grants can fund projects that address specific needs like community solar and wind energy, energy efficiency, home weatherization, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure (Section 2(d)(3)).
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Support for Natural Infrastructure: Funds can be used for projects involving natural infrastructure to manage issues like stormwater, runoff, and flooding (Section 2(d)(3) and Section 3(7)).
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Educational and Collaborative Opportunities: The act supports the creation of collaborative partnerships and provides services to educate and provide outreach to environmental justice communities (Section 2(d)(1)-(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Grant Limitations: There is a cap on the amount of funding any single recipient can receive, with grants not exceeding $2,000,000 (Section 2(e)).
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Administrative Expense Caps: The Administrator is restricted from using more than 2 percent of the annual appropriated amount for administrative expenses, including outreach and technical assistance (Section 2(g)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+7Good For Native Americans+7Good For African Americans+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+8Reduces Carbon Emissions+6Improves Environmental Protections+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+7Improves Poverty Reduction+5Improves Affordable Housing+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Economic Growth+2
- 6/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/11/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
- Introduced in House
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri