House Bill 1375
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Energy Equity Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 25, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1375
Congress
117
Policy Area
Energy
Energy
Primary focus of measure is all sources and supplies of energy, including alternative energy sources, oil and gas, coal, nuclear power; efficiency and conservation; costs, prices, and revenues; electric power transmission; public utility matters.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
February 25, 2021
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02/26/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
02/25/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/25/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:48 PM