HR 8954 United States House · 118th Congress

Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2024

This bill establishes a revenue-sharing system for renewable energy projects (wind and solar) on federal lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Starting January 1, 2025, 25% of collected fees from these projects will go to the state where the project is located, 25% to affected counties (based on land percentage), 25% to fund faster permitting for new projects, and 25% to a conservation fund. The conservation fund finances habitat restoration, wildlife corridors, wetland protection, and improved recreational access on federal lands impacted by renewable energy development. It directly affects states, counties, and project owners who pay fees for wind/solar operations on eligible federal land.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
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Introduced Jul 9, 2024 Last action Sep 3, 2024
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Sep 3, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
lower
Sep 3, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
lower
Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Jul 17, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
lower
Jul 9, 2024
Committee
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.
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Jul 9, 2024
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Paul A. Gosar
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AZ
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