HR 629 · 111th Congress · Economics and Public Finance
Energy and Commerce Recovery and Reinvestment Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 3.(2009-01-27)
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Energy and Commerce Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Directs the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to: (1) develop a broadband inventory map of the United States; and (2) award Wireless Deployment Grants and Broadband Deployment Grants. Amends the Energy Independence Act to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a smart grid information clearinghouse. Provides for matching grants for qualifying Smart Grid investments. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to make guarantees for certain commercial technology projects that are renewable energy systems that generate electricity or electric power transmission systems, including upgrading and reconductoring projects. Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to revise the definition of "low income" for purposes of weatherization assistance. Health Insurance Assistance for the Unemployed Act of 2009 - Provides for payment of a portion of an individual's premiums for any COBRA coverage (health insurance continuation benefits). Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Internal Revenue Code, and the Public Health Service Act to allow COBR…
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