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Public School Green Rooftop Program

USA116th CongressHR-7693| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2020
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (13)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Public School Green Rooftop Program This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a grant program for installing and maintaining green roof systems on public elementary and secondary school buildings. ( Green roof refers to a layer of vegetation that is planted over a waterproofing system or to a waterproof management practice that is installed on a roof and may support plant growth.) Specifically, DOE must award grants to public elementary and secondary schools, local educational agencies, and partnerships with nonprofits organizations to (1) pay the costs of planning assistance for green roof systems on school buildings, such as assessing structures, conducting financial and engineering analyses, and receiving cost estimates; and (2) install green roof systems on these buildings. Additionally, a grant recipient must complete the installation of a green roof system within four years of receiving the grant. A grant recipient that completes this installation requirement shall receive additional funding for maintenance activities, such as conducting routine inspections to monitor the condition of the green roof.
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • July 20, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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Public School Green Rooftop Program

USA116th CongressHR-7693| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2020
Public School Green Rooftop Program This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a grant program for installing and maintaining green roof systems on public elementary and secondary school buildings. ( Green roof refers to a layer of vegetation that is planted over a waterproofing system or to a waterproof management practice that is installed on a roof and may support plant growth.) Specifically, DOE must award grants to public elementary and secondary schools, local educational agencies, and partnerships with nonprofits organizations to (1) pay the costs of planning assistance for green roof systems on school buildings, such as assessing structures, conducting financial and engineering analyses, and receiving cost estimates; and (2) install green roof systems on these buildings. Additionally, a grant recipient must complete the installation of a green roof system within four years of receiving the grant. A grant recipient that completes this installation requirement shall receive additional funding for maintenance activities, such as conducting routine inspections to monitor the condition of the green roof.
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Timeline
Jul 20, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • July 20, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (13)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal and plant healthArchitectureAtmospheric science and weatherBuilding constructionCongressional oversightDisability and health-based discriminationEducational facilities and institutionsEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental educationEnvironmental technologyFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesHorticulture and plantsInflation and pricesLighting, heating, coolingOutdoor recreationPest managementWater use and supply