S. 2610: Tribal Energy Reauthorization Act

116th Congress

A bill to reauthorize certain programs under the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Lisa Murkowski — R — AK

Authorizes the appropriation of $50 million annually for programs sponsored by the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Indian Energy. Under those programs, the agency would provide grants and technical assistance to Native American tribes, intertribal organizations, and tribal energy development organizations for energy efficiency programs, electric infrastructure projects, and other related activities. The bill also expands eligibility for assistance under those programs, amend cost-sharing requirements, and require DOE to develop a strategy on Native American energy in the Arctic.

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