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HR 1375 United States House · 117th Congress

Energy Equity Act of 2021

Summary
Energy Equity Act of 2021 This bill establishes an Office of Energy Equity within the Department of Energy. The office must (1) promote an agencywide environmental justice strategy and interagency collaboration, (2) reduce or stabilize energy costs within underserved or disadvantaged communities, and (3) increase the availability of energy conservation measures within underserved or disadvantaged communities.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates Office of Energy Equity to reduce costs and increase conservation in underserved communities, directly aligning with support indicators for energy equity and affordability.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes Office of Energy Equity to promote environmental justice strategy, reduce energy costs in underserved communities, and increase energy conservation measures - directly advancing environmental protection and equity.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingReduces energy costs in underserved communities, directly supporting housing affordability through lower utility expenses.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
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Introduced Feb 25, 2021 Last action Feb 26, 2021
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Feb 26, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
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Feb 25, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Feb 25, 2021
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Introduced in House
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Bobby L. Rush
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