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Tribal Energy Reauthorization Act

USA116th CongressS-2610| Senate 
| Updated: 12/10/2020
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (2)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Tribal Energy Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 certain energy grant programs and otherwise revises the activities of the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs within the Department of Energy. Specifically, the office must consider the fiscal ability of an Indian tribe, intertribal organization, or tribal energy development organization to meet cost-sharing requirements for energy projects; give priority to partnering with state and local organizations when providing technical assistance to tribes; designate a liaison to ensure that tribes are aware of federal grants and funding opportunities; and develop an energy strategy for tribes in the Arctic to address climate change. The bill also authorizes the office to provide grants for providing or expanding electricity to the homes of members of tribes that are acquired, constructed, or improved with federal funds. Currently, such grants may only be used to provide electricity on Indian land.

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Timeline
Oct 16, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Oct 16, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Mar 4, 2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-198.
Jul 29, 2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 10, 2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-310.
Dec 10, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 612.
  • October 16, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 16, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • March 4, 2020
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-198.


  • July 29, 2020
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 10, 2020
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-310.


  • December 10, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 612.

Native Americans

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityAlaska Natives and HawaiiansArctic and polar regionsClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightDepartment of EnergyElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy pricesEnergy storage, supplies, demandFederal-Indian relationsGovernment lending and loan guaranteesIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsPublic utilities and utility rates

Tribal Energy Reauthorization Act

USA116th CongressS-2610| Senate 
| Updated: 12/10/2020
Tribal Energy Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 certain energy grant programs and otherwise revises the activities of the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs within the Department of Energy. Specifically, the office must consider the fiscal ability of an Indian tribe, intertribal organization, or tribal energy development organization to meet cost-sharing requirements for energy projects; give priority to partnering with state and local organizations when providing technical assistance to tribes; designate a liaison to ensure that tribes are aware of federal grants and funding opportunities; and develop an energy strategy for tribes in the Arctic to address climate change. The bill also authorizes the office to provide grants for providing or expanding electricity to the homes of members of tribes that are acquired, constructed, or improved with federal funds. Currently, such grants may only be used to provide electricity on Indian land.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Oct 16, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Oct 16, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Mar 4, 2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-198.
Jul 29, 2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 10, 2020
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-310.
Dec 10, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 612.
  • October 16, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 16, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.


  • March 4, 2020
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-198.


  • July 29, 2020
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 10, 2020
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-310.


  • December 10, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 612.
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (2)
Dan Sullivan (Republican)Tina Smith (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityAlaska Natives and HawaiiansArctic and polar regionsClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightDepartment of EnergyElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy pricesEnergy storage, supplies, demandFederal-Indian relationsGovernment lending and loan guaranteesIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsPublic utilities and utility rates