A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``REAP Modernization Act of 2025,'' aims to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002. It focuses on improving the Rural Energy for America Program by introducing new goals and entities. The legislation promotes the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through various funded projects. It expands the types of organizations eligible for assistance and updates how grants are used. Additionally, the bill introduces requirements for streamlined applications, increased outreach, and a new study on dual-use energy systems.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +7
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?
The bill increases the cap on financial assistance from 25 to 50 percent and expands eligible entities to include cooperatives and NGOs.
- Scored +6
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The bill explicitly directs the Secretary to promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through program projects.
- Scored +6
Does this invest in rural communities?
The bill enhances rural development through expanded technical assistance, outreach, and increased financial support for energy projects.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Climate Benefits: The Secretary is directed to promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through projects funded by the Program. (Section 2(a)(1)(D))
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Expanded Eligibility: The bill adds producer cooperatives and nongovernmental organizations as eligible entities for the program. (Section 2(a)(2)(A))
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Increased Financial Assistance Flexibility: The Secretary may provide financial assistance to agricultural producer cooperatives and rural electric cooperatives on a limited case-by-case basis for those that do not otherwise qualify. (Section 2(a)(2)(C)(1)(A))
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Increased Matching Capability: The bill increases a specific percentage from 25 percent to 50 percent. (Section 2(a)(2)(C)(3)(A))
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Simplified Applications: The Secretary is required to develop a streamlined application process for grants and financial assistance. (Section 2(a)(2)(5))
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Improved Support and Education: The bill expands outreach to include technical assistance and education for entities applying for help, as well as for recipients integrating renewable energy on shared land. (Section 2(a)(2)(6))
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Protection for Residential Energy Use: For projects on properties where a residence shares an energy meter with an agricultural operation, there will be no requirement regarding the specific quantity of energy that must be used by that operation. (Section 2(a)(2)(8))
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Funding for New Technologies: A reserve fund is created to allow the Secretary to provide assistance for projects using underutilized renewable energy technologies. (Section 2(a)(2)(9)(5)(B))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in 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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill increases the cap on financial assistance from 25 to 50 percent and expands eligible entities to include cooperatives and NGOs. Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill enhances rural development through expanded technical assistance, outreach, and increased financial support for energy projects. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill explicitly directs the Secretary to promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through program projects. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The mandate to prioritize projects with climate benefits enhances environmental stewardship in rural areas.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill specifically supports agricultural producers through dual-use energy studies and expanded financial assistance eligibility. Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides enhanced technical assistance and clearer application processes for rural small businesses and cooperatives. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill invests in the energy infrastructure and technical capacity of rural communities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increased accessibility to energy assistance may provide modest relief to rural households sharing energy meters with business operations.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill increases support for rural small businesses by removing energy usage requirements for shared meters and increasing technical assistance. Is this likely to create jobs? — The expansion of eligible entities and streamlined application processes for energy projects is likely to support job creation in the renewable energy sector.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — By supporting rural energy projects, the bill may indirectly stabilize costs for rural residents living on agricultural properties.
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- 1/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington
David ValadaoRepublican · California