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Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3794| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2020
Paul A. Gosar

Paul A. Gosar

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (70)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ben McAdams (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Andy Biggs (Republican)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Rob Bishop (Republican)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Greg Gianforte (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Joe Cunningham (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Bruce Westerman (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)TJ Cox (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2019 This bill sets forth provisions regarding development of geothermal, solar, or wind energy on public lands. The bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish priority areas on covered land (i.e., public land administered by Interior and not excluded under law from the development of geothermal, solar, or wind energy) for geothermal, solar, or wind energy projects. Other areas shall also be considered for the development of renewable energy projects under this bill, consistent with the principles of multiple use. Interior shall establish a program to improve federal permit coordination with respect to renewable energy projects carried out on covered land. Interior and the Department of Agriculture shall seek to issue permits that in total authorize the production of at least 25 gigawatts of electricity from geothermal, solar, or wind energy projects by the end of 2025. The bill provides for the disposition of revenues from the development of wind or solar energy on covered land. The bill establishes the Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund to make funds available to federal, state, and tribal agencies for distribution in regions in which renewable energy projects are located on federal land for (1) restoring and protecting fish and wildlife habitat and corridors for affected species and water resources in areas affected by geothermal, solar, or wind energy development; and (2) preserving and improving recreational access to federal land and water in an affected region.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-825
Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2017
Jul 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2019
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.
Jul 17, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jul 25, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Aug 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Nov 7, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2666
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-346.
Nov 20, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 20, 2019
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
Nov 20, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 18, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561.
Dec 18, 2020
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Dec 18, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-677, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-825
    Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2017


  • July 17, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2019
    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.


  • July 17, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • July 25, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • August 9, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.


  • November 7, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2666
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-346.


  • November 20, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 20, 2019
    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.


  • November 20, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 18, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561.


  • December 18, 2020
    Committee on Agriculture discharged.


  • December 18, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-677, Part I.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 116-2666: Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2: Moving Forward Act
Alternative and renewable resourcesBudget deficits and national debtCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorEconomic performance and conditionsElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy revenues and royaltiesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsInterest, dividends, interest ratesLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsOil and gasOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsState and local financeUser charges and feesWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3794| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2020
Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2019 This bill sets forth provisions regarding development of geothermal, solar, or wind energy on public lands. The bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish priority areas on covered land (i.e., public land administered by Interior and not excluded under law from the development of geothermal, solar, or wind energy) for geothermal, solar, or wind energy projects. Other areas shall also be considered for the development of renewable energy projects under this bill, consistent with the principles of multiple use. Interior shall establish a program to improve federal permit coordination with respect to renewable energy projects carried out on covered land. Interior and the Department of Agriculture shall seek to issue permits that in total authorize the production of at least 25 gigawatts of electricity from geothermal, solar, or wind energy projects by the end of 2025. The bill provides for the disposition of revenues from the development of wind or solar energy on covered land. The bill establishes the Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund to make funds available to federal, state, and tribal agencies for distribution in regions in which renewable energy projects are located on federal land for (1) restoring and protecting fish and wildlife habitat and corridors for affected species and water resources in areas affected by geothermal, solar, or wind energy development; and (2) preserving and improving recreational access to federal land and water in an affected region.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-825
Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2017
Jul 17, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2019
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.
Jul 17, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jul 25, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Aug 9, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Nov 7, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2666
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-346.
Nov 20, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 20, 2019
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
Nov 20, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 18, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561.
Dec 18, 2020
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Dec 18, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-677, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-825
    Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2017


  • July 17, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2019
    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.


  • July 17, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • July 25, 2019
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • August 9, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.


  • November 7, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2666
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-346.


  • November 20, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 20, 2019
    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.


  • November 20, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 18, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561.


  • December 18, 2020
    Committee on Agriculture discharged.


  • December 18, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-677, Part I.
Paul A. Gosar

Paul A. Gosar

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (70)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Xochitl Torres Small (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ben McAdams (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Andy Biggs (Republican)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Rob Bishop (Republican)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Greg Gianforte (Republican)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Joe Cunningham (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Bruce Westerman (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Steve Watkins (Republican)Albio Sires (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)TJ Cox (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 116-2666: Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2: Moving Forward Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesBudget deficits and national debtCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorEconomic performance and conditionsElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy revenues and royaltiesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsInterest, dividends, interest ratesLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsOil and gasOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsState and local financeUser charges and feesWildlife conservation and habitat protection