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To authorize microenterprise assistance for renewable energy projects in developing countries.

USA115th CongressHR-570| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2017
Jose E. Serrano

Jose E. Serrano

Democratic Representative

New York

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Solar Villages Initiative Act This bill authorizes the President, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, to provide assistance for renewable energy projects in developing countries to increase the availability of credit, savings, and other services to microfinance and microenterprise clients lacking full access to capital, training, technical assistance, and business development services. In providing such assistance, the President shall give priority to empowering female-owned businesses.
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Jan 13, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • January 13, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Alternative and renewable resourcesBusiness investment and capitalForeign aid and international reliefSmall businessWomen in business

To authorize microenterprise assistance for renewable energy projects in developing countries.

USA115th CongressHR-570| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2017
Solar Villages Initiative Act This bill authorizes the President, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, to provide assistance for renewable energy projects in developing countries to increase the availability of credit, savings, and other services to microfinance and microenterprise clients lacking full access to capital, training, technical assistance, and business development services. In providing such assistance, the President shall give priority to empowering female-owned businesses.
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Timeline
Jan 13, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • January 13, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jose E. Serrano

Jose E. Serrano

Democratic Representative

New York

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesBusiness investment and capitalForeign aid and international reliefSmall businessWomen in business