HR 849 · 97th Congress · Energy

A bill to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to provide for grants to be made by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to local governmental units and Indian tribes for the development of energy conservation plans and programs.

Introduced 1981-01-16· Sponsored by Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.(1981-02-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the energy conservation block grant program established pursuant to this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make energy conservation block grants to units of general local government and Indian tribes for development of energy conservation plans and programs. Sets forth eligibility and application requirements for obtaining such grants. Requires the Secretary to consult with the Secretary of Energy and to review and audit grant recipients. Authorizes the Secretary to set aside a portion of the moneys appropriated under this Act for technical and other assistance to eligible jurisdictions, for the publications of relevant studies, for evaluations, research and planning, and for other specified uses designed to promote the purposes of this Act.…

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