Hearing on the State Energy Management and Planning Act (S. 3283)
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The bill proposes a consolidated federal grant program to help states manage their own energy conservation and production goals, which would change how states receive and allocate federal energy funding.
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State governments
States would become eligible for a consolidated federal financial assistance program for energy management.
U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
The committee is responsible for reviewing and potentially advancing the legislation.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing concerns S. 3283, the State Energy Management and Planning Act.
- The bill aims to amend the existing Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
- The legislation proposes a consolidated program of federal financial assistance for states.
- The funding is intended to support state-level energy conservation, production, and distribution goals.
- The bill seeks to improve the capacity of states to perform energy planning and management.
- The hearing was held by the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources during the 95th Congress.
Why It Matters
The bill proposes a consolidated federal grant program to help states manage their own energy conservation and production goals, which would change how states receive and allocate federal energy funding.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Consolidation of Energy Grants
The bill reflects a 1978 policy shift toward consolidating fragmented federal energy grants into a single state-managed program.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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