Bills/H.R. 1994

Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2025

Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2025

In CommitteeEnvironmentHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would establish a framework for developing renewable energy projects (like solar and wind farms) on federal public lands. It would create a system for issuing permits and leases to companies interested in building these energy facilities on government-owned property. The bill includes provisions for collecting fees and royalties from these projects, which would generate revenue for the federal government and potentially for states and local communities where the projects are located. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would primarily affect renewable energy companies seeking to develop projects on public lands, as well as states and local governments in areas where these developments occur.

Based on the listed subjects, it appears to address Congressional oversight of these projects, establish fee structures for developers, and clarify relationships between federal, state, and local authorities. The legislation seems designed to balance renewable energy development with existing land management concerns. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. This is an early stage in the legislative process, meaning it could be revised, studied further, or not advance further depending on committee action.

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Latest Action

March 28, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.

Subjects

Alternative and renewable resourcesCongressional oversightGovernment trust fundsIntergovernmental relationsLand use and conservationState and local financeUser charges and fees

Sponsor

3 cosponsors

Key Dates

Introduced
March 10, 2025
Last Updated
March 28, 2025
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