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Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2666| Senate 
| Updated: 11/7/2019
Martha McSally

Martha McSally

Republican Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (13)
Tom Udall (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2019 This bill sets forth provisions regarding development of geothermal, solar, or wind energy on public lands. The bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish priority areas on covered land (i.e., public land administered by Interior and not excluded under law from the development of geothermal, solar, or wind energy) for geothermal, solar, or wind energy projects. Other areas shall also be considered for the development of renewable energy projects under this bill, consistent with the principles of multiple use. Interior shall establish a program to improve federal permit coordination with respect to renewable energy projects carried out on covered land. Interior and the Department of Agriculture shall seek to issue permits that in total authorize the production of at least 25 gigawatts of electricity from geothermal, solar, or wind energy projects by the end of 2025. The bill provides for the disposition of revenues from the development of wind or solar energy on covered land. The bill establishes the Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund to make funds available to federal, state, and tribal agencies for distribution in regions in which renewable energy projects are located on federal land for (1) restoring and protecting fish and wildlife habitat and corridors for affected species and water resources in areas affected by geothermal, solar, or wind energy development; and (2) preserving and improving recreational access to federal land and water in an affected region.
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Timeline
Oct 22, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Oct 22, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Nov 7, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-346.
Dec 18, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3794
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561.
  • October 22, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 22, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • November 7, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-346.


  • December 18, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3794
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3794: Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2019
Alternative and renewable resourcesBudget deficits and national debtCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorEconomic performance and conditionsElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy revenues and royaltiesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsInterest, dividends, interest ratesLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsOil and gasOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsState and local financeUser charges and feesWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2666| Senate 
| Updated: 11/7/2019
Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2019 This bill sets forth provisions regarding development of geothermal, solar, or wind energy on public lands. The bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish priority areas on covered land (i.e., public land administered by Interior and not excluded under law from the development of geothermal, solar, or wind energy) for geothermal, solar, or wind energy projects. Other areas shall also be considered for the development of renewable energy projects under this bill, consistent with the principles of multiple use. Interior shall establish a program to improve federal permit coordination with respect to renewable energy projects carried out on covered land. Interior and the Department of Agriculture shall seek to issue permits that in total authorize the production of at least 25 gigawatts of electricity from geothermal, solar, or wind energy projects by the end of 2025. The bill provides for the disposition of revenues from the development of wind or solar energy on covered land. The bill establishes the Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund to make funds available to federal, state, and tribal agencies for distribution in regions in which renewable energy projects are located on federal land for (1) restoring and protecting fish and wildlife habitat and corridors for affected species and water resources in areas affected by geothermal, solar, or wind energy development; and (2) preserving and improving recreational access to federal land and water in an affected region.
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Timeline
Oct 22, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Oct 22, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Nov 7, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-346.
Dec 18, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3794
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561.
  • October 22, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 22, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • November 7, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-346.


  • December 18, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3794
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561.
Martha McSally

Martha McSally

Republican Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (13)
Tom Udall (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Cory Gardner (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3794: Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesBudget deficits and national debtCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorEconomic performance and conditionsElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy revenues and royaltiesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsInterest, dividends, interest ratesLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsOil and gasOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsState and local financeUser charges and feesWildlife conservation and habitat protection