S 701 · 95th Congress · Education

Educational and Health Care Facilities Energy Efficiency Act

Introduced 1977-02-10· Sponsored by Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Provisions inserted in H.R. 5037 as passed Senate.(1977-09-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Emergency Educational Assistance Act - Directs the Commissioner of Education to make basic grants to educational institutions to pay 50 percent of the costs related to energy conservation measures, including the cost of insulation, remodeling, and renovation of school facilities. Authorizes the appropriation for such basic grants of $300,000,000 for the fiscal year ending 1978 and for each succeeding fiscal year ending prior to October 1, 1981. Sets forth a formula and procedure by which the grants are to be allocated among the States and certain U.S. possessions. Permits the basic grants made to an educational institution to be used in accordance with application approved by the Commissioner. Requires the filing of an application with the Commissioner before any payments may be made for basic grants. Stipulates that such application shall include: (1) assurances that the high cost of fuel, energy shortage, or harsh weather conditions placed the applicant in need of assistance; (2) a full description of the energy conservation measures to be taken; (3) a statement of the policy and procedures to be utilized to assure proper use of such basic grants; (4) procedures for evaluating th…

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Cosponsors (6)

4 Democrats2 Republicans