A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
The Clean Energy Demonstration Transparency Act of 2025 aims to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It establishes new reporting requirements for clean energy demonstration projects administered or supported by the program. The Secretary is required to submit reports to specific House and Senate committees. These reports must also be made available to the public in a digital online format. The reporting must occur at least semiannually after an initial report. Finally, the Act allows for the synchronization of these reports with other existing requirements.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +8
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill directly increases transparency by requiring public digital reports on clean energy project contracts, milestones, and budget changes.
- Scored +3
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
By increasing transparency and oversight of clean energy projects, the bill supports the effective implementation of decarbonization efforts.
- Scored +3
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The bill enhances oversight of how funds are used in clean energy projects through required reporting on milestones and budget modifications.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Public Transparency: The bill requires that reports be made publicly available in a digital online format (Section 2, subsection (h)(3)(A)). This allows citizens to see how clean energy demonstration projects are being handled.
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Accountability for Project Progress: The Secretary must report on whether material, technical, or financial milestones have been met (Section 2, subsection (h)(3)(A)(ii)). This ensures that officials are tracking the actual progress of the projects they support.
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Oversight of Project Changes: The bill requires reporting on any material modifications to a project's scope, schedule, budget, or partners (Section 2, subsection (h)(3)(A)(iii)). This provides oversight to ensure that changes to project funding or structure are documented.
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Access to Contractual Details: The Secretary is tasked with providing copies of initial contracts or financial assistance agreements (Section 2, subsection (h)(3)(A)(i)). This provides a clear look at the original agreements made between the Department and award recipients.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill directly increases transparency by requiring public digital reports on clean energy project contracts, milestones, and budget changes. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill mandates specific reporting requirements from the Secretary to Congress.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — By increasing transparency and oversight of clean energy projects, the bill supports the effective implementation of decarbonization efforts. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The increased reporting requirements provide better oversight of how clean energy projects are executed. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — Increased transparency can improve public confidence and efficiency in renewable energy demonstration programs.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill enhances oversight of how funds are used in clean energy projects through required reporting on milestones and budget modifications.
- 5/20/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 5/19/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2115)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2115)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1453.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2115-2116)
- Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 2/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Josh RileyDemocrat · New York