What does Preamble of Tribal Energy Fairness Act of 2025 do?

This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992. The amendment concerns the Department of Energy Tribal loan guarantee program. The bill includes provisions for other purposes, though these are not specified in the preamble.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Tribal Energy Fairness Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Tribal Energy Fairness Act of 2025.

What does DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TRIBAL ENERGY PROGRAMS. of Tribal Energy Fairness Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Department of Energy Tribal Loan Guarantee Program to allow the Secretary of Energy to use funds for financial and technical assessments of loan applications, including those for renewable energy and transmission projects on or near Indian land. The amendment limits the amount the Secretary can use for these assessments to $500,000 per application. Public Law 117-169 is amended to clarify eligibility for loan guarantees, including projects carried out by Indian Tribes on or near Indian land or outside Indian land. Section 40101 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is amended to allow Indian Tribes to submit applications for grants, including plans for executing projects or awarding grants to eligible entities. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act amendments also establish oversight procedures for grants to States and Indian Tribes, ensuring funds are allocated according to applicable plans. Indian Tribes receiving or awarding grants under certain sections are exempt from matching any amount of the grant. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 is amended to include grants awarded to Indian Tribes under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act as eligible for a cost-sharing exemption.

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Tribal Energy Fairness Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/27/2025 · Introduced: 3/27/2025

Author: Brian Schatz (D-HI)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill modifies the Department of Energy's Tribal Loan Guarantee Program, enabling the Secretary of Energy to use up to $500,000 per application for financial and technical assessments of projects on or near Indian land.
It expands eligibility for grants under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to include Indian Tribes, allowing them to submit applications and potentially receive funds without matching requirements.
The bill amends existing legislation to clarify that grants awarded to Indian Tribes are exempt from cost-sharing requirements.

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