US SB855 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Sponsorship: N/A
Status: Introduced on April 22 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-22 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 22 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-04-22 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishes in the Treasury the Energy Assistance Fund. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury, upon request of the Secretary concerned, to transfer amounts from the Fund to that Secretary to make or guarantee low-interest loans or grants to U.S. persons to purchase and install: (1) qualifying energy efficient property in their principal dwelling (i.e., solar powered property to heat water or generate electricity, fuel cells, or compliant stoves); (2) idling reduction devices or advanced insulation in heavy trucks; and (3) qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property at a station.
Title
A bill to establish an Energy Assistance Fund to guarantee low-interest loans for the purchase and installation of qualifying energy efficient property, idling reduction and advanced insulation for heavy trucks, and alternative refueling stations, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
| Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] | Sen. Joseph Lieberman [I-CT] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-04-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | |
| 2009-04-22 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4576) |
Subjects
Alternative and renewable resources
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy efficiency and conservation
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government trust funds
Housing finance and home ownership
Motor fuels
Motor vehicles
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/855/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s855/BILLS-111s855is.pdf |
