Energy Department must report on clean energy projects every six months
Passed one chamberH.R. 1453Latest action
Sponsor: Mike Carey · Representative · OH
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Official title: Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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DOE would report every six months on clean energy demonstration projects funded by the 2021 infrastructure law.
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What does this do?
The bill requires the Department of Energy to send regular progress reports on federally funded clean energy demonstration projects to House and Senate committees, starting six months after enactment and every six months thereafter. Reports must include contracts, funding agreements, milestone tracking, and details on major changes to project scope, schedule, budget, funding, or partners. DOE must also post this information publicly online.
Who does it affect?
Affects companies and organizations receiving federal grants or contracts for clean energy demonstration projects, and Department of Energy staff who compile the reports. Also affects members of Congress overseeing energy spending and the public seeking visibility into federal spending.
Why does it matter?
Project recipients will have more of their contract and performance details made public on a recurring schedule. DOE may combine these with existing required reports to avoid duplicate paperwork.
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Based on the “Referred in Senate” text of May 20, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 21, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · May 20, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.