H.R. 5518 · 116th Congress

To require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a Clean Cities Coalition Program, and for other purposes.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2019-12-19
Latest action
2020-01-09 · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out a Clean Cities Coalition Program. Under the program, DOE must make awards to clean city coalitions for projects and activities that reduce petroleum consumption, improve air quality, promote energy and economic security, and encourage deployment of a diverse, domestic supply of alternative fuels in the transportation sector. In addition, DOE must provide technical assistance and training to the coalitions, provide opportunities for communication and sharing of best practices among the coalitions, and maintain and publish a centralized database of information about the activities and accomplishments of the coalitions.