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

USA117th CongressS-2243| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2021
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry 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
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jul 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4162
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
  • June 24, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • July 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4162
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4162: Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Improvement Act of 2021

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

USA117th CongressS-2243| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2021
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
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jul 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4162
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
  • June 24, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • July 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4162
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4162: Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Improvement Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted