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Bill114th CongressFiled Feb 5, 2015Energy
H.R. 756

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Dec 6, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Department of Energy's Office of Energy and Renewable Energy to establish a clearinghouse to disseminate information regarding available programs and financing mechanisms that may be used to help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, distributed generation, and energy retrofitting projects for schools.

The office must: (1) consult with appropriate agencies to develop a list of programs and financing mechanisms that are, or may be, used for the projects; and (2) coordinate with appropriate agencies to develop a collaborative education and outreach effort to streamline communications and promote the programs and financing mechanisms.

What just happenedDec 7, 2016

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17](D-PA)Sponsor
56 cosponsors49 D7 R
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  1. Dec 7, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Dec 6, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Dec 6, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7190-7191)

  4. Dec 6, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7190-7191)

  5. Dec 6, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 756.

  6. Dec 6, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7190-7192)

  7. Dec 6, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Olson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Feb 6, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  9. Feb 5, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. Feb 5, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Feb 5, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentDec 6, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Department of Energy's Office of Energy and Renewable Energy to establish a clearinghouse to disseminate information regarding available programs and financing mechanisms that may be used to help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, distributed generation, and energy retrofitting projects for schools.

The office must: (1) consult with appropriate agencies to develop a list of programs and financing mechanisms that are, or may be, used for the projects; and (2) coordinate with appropriate agencies to develop a collaborative education and outreach effort to streamline communications and promote the programs and financing mechanisms.

Introduced in HouseFeb 5, 2015

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2015

This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act by directing the Department of Energy's Office of Energy and Renewable Energy to establish a clearinghouse for disseminating information regarding available programs and financing mechanisms that may be used to help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, distributed generation, and energy retrofitting projects for schools.

The office must: (1) consult with appropriate agencies to develop a list of programs and financing mechanisms that are, or may be, used for the projects; and (2) coordinate with appropriate agencies to develop a collaborative education and outreach effort to streamline communications and promote the programs and financing mechanisms.

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2015 — Informed