Bill to Promote Renewable Energy Development on Public Lands
Official: HB2301 — To promote the development of renewable energy on public land, and for other purposes.
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The bill is currently in the early review stage and has not yet become law.
In clear language
This is a federal bill introduced in Congress that aims to promote the development of renewable energy on public land. The bill has been referred to multiple committees including the Committee on Natural Resources and Committee on Agriculture, as well as a subcommittee focused on rural development. The bill is currently in the early review stage and has not yet become law.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Landowners and developers interested in renewable energy projects on federal public lands
- Rural communities where public lands may be developed for energy purposes
- Citizens who use or care about the management of public lands
What can you do?
- Monitor the bill's progress through Congress and the committee review process
- Contact your representatives to share your views on renewable energy development on public lands
- Learn more about how public lands in your area might be affected by renewable energy projects
Timeline
- 2025-03-24: Bill introduced in the House
- 2025-03-24: Referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Committee on Agriculture
- 2025-04-18: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development
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