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Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3330| House 
| Updated: 7/1/2021
Paul A. Gosar

Paul A. Gosar

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (5)
Doug Lamborn (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Tom Emmer (Republican)

Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2021 This bill sets forth provisions regarding development of geothermal, solar, or wind energy on public lands. The Department of the Interior shall establish priority areas on its land for geothermal, solar, and wind energy projects, consistent with the principles of multiple use and the renewable energy permitting goal. Among applications for a given renewable energy source, proposed projects located in priority areas for that renewable energy source shall be given the highest priority for incentivizing deployment, and be offered the opportunity to participate in any regional mitigation plan developed for the relevant priority areas. The bill provides for the disposition of revenues from the development of wind or solar energy. 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 natural water bodies and fish and wildlife habitat and corridors, and (2) preserving and improving recreational access to federal land and water in an affected region.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3794
Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-825
Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2017
May 19, 2021
Introduced in House
May 19, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jul 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3794
    Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-825
    Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2017


  • May 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • July 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3326: Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2021
Alternative and renewable resourcesCongressional oversightElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy revenues and royaltiesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFishesGovernment trust fundsLakes and riversLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsOutdoor recreationState and local financeWetlandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3330| House 
| Updated: 7/1/2021
Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2021 This bill sets forth provisions regarding development of geothermal, solar, or wind energy on public lands. The Department of the Interior shall establish priority areas on its land for geothermal, solar, and wind energy projects, consistent with the principles of multiple use and the renewable energy permitting goal. Among applications for a given renewable energy source, proposed projects located in priority areas for that renewable energy source shall be given the highest priority for incentivizing deployment, and be offered the opportunity to participate in any regional mitigation plan developed for the relevant priority areas. The bill provides for the disposition of revenues from the development of wind or solar energy. 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 natural water bodies and fish and wildlife habitat and corridors, and (2) preserving and improving recreational access to federal land and water in an affected region.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3794
Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-825
Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2017
May 19, 2021
Introduced in House
May 19, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jul 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3794
    Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-825
    Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2017


  • May 19, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • July 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Paul A. Gosar

Paul A. Gosar

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (5)
Doug Lamborn (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Tom Emmer (Republican)

Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3326: Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesCongressional oversightElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy revenues and royaltiesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchFishesGovernment trust fundsLakes and riversLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsOutdoor recreationState and local financeWetlandsWildlife conservation and habitat protection