H.R. 4339 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce, 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, Jul 10, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRenewable energy grants for U.S. territories
This bill would have the Department of Agriculture set up a grant program to fund renewable energy projects in U.S. territories—places like Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. The money could go toward building solar panels, wind systems, energy storage, smart grids, and microgrids, plus training local residents to work on these projects. The Department of Energy would also offer technical support to help these projects succeed.
How it affects you
If you live in a U.S. territory, this could mean more renewable energy options and job training in clean energy in your community. For others, it doesn't create direct changes, though it could help these territories reduce their energy costs and environmental impact over time.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jul 10, 2025)
Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a grant program under which USDA may award grants to eligible nonprofit organizations for renewable energy systems, energy efficiency activities, energy storage, smart grids, or microgrids in U.S. territories. In addition, USDA may award grants to train residents of U.S. territories to develop, construct, maintain, or operate renewable energy systems.
The Department of Energy must ensure that its national laboratories offer to provide technical assistance to grant recipients.
The Government Accountability Office must study and report on renewable energy and energy efficiency in U.S. territories.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 4339
A BILL
Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act
Sponsor: Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA-36) · Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · Energy · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 10, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce, 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.”