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Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Improvement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4162| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2021
Abigail Davis Spanberger

Abigail Davis Spanberger

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)

Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Improvement Act of 2021 This bill modifies and provides additional funding for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), with a particular focus on greenhouse gas reduction. Under the program, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) supports energy efficiency and renewable energy development for agricultural producers and rural small businesses. As part of the selection criteria for a grant or loan from the program, USDA must consider the potential of a project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide other climate benefits. The bill also prohibits USDA from imposing restrictions on the quantity of energy that is generated under a grant or loan. Further, the bill expands the program by making agricultural producer cooperatives, electric cooperatives, and nongovernmental organizations eligible for financial assistance under the program. The bill also (1) increases from 25% to 50% the portion of a project's cost that may be covered by a grant, and (2) establishes a reserve fund to provide grants and other financial assistance related to underutilized renewable energy technologies. In addition, USDA must study dual-use energy systems (i.e., systems where both renewable energy and agricultural production occur on the same piece of land) and ensure that grant and loan recipients receive outreach, technical assistance, and education concerning such systems.
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Timeline
Jun 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2243
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
  • June 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2243
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • July 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 117-2243: Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Improvement Act of 2021

Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Improvement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4162| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2021
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Improvement Act of 2021 This bill modifies and provides additional funding for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), with a particular focus on greenhouse gas reduction. Under the program, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) supports energy efficiency and renewable energy development for agricultural producers and rural small businesses. As part of the selection criteria for a grant or loan from the program, USDA must consider the potential of a project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide other climate benefits. The bill also prohibits USDA from imposing restrictions on the quantity of energy that is generated under a grant or loan. Further, the bill expands the program by making agricultural producer cooperatives, electric cooperatives, and nongovernmental organizations eligible for financial assistance under the program. The bill also (1) increases from 25% to 50% the portion of a project's cost that may be covered by a grant, and (2) establishes a reserve fund to provide grants and other financial assistance related to underutilized renewable energy technologies. In addition, USDA must study dual-use energy systems (i.e., systems where both renewable energy and agricultural production occur on the same piece of land) and ensure that grant and loan recipients receive outreach, technical assistance, and education concerning such systems.
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Timeline
Jun 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2243
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
  • June 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2243
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 24, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • July 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Abigail Davis Spanberger

Abigail Davis Spanberger

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)

Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 117-2243: Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Improvement Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted