Solar Development Initiative Act of 1988

Summary

Solar Development Initiative Act of 1988 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 through 1991 for specified Federal solar energy research and development programs. Directs the Secretary of Energy to develop a complementary solar and renewable energy research program which: (1) has near-term commercial applications; and (2) enhances the international competitiveness of the solar and renewable energy industries. Authorizes appropriations for such program for FY 1989 through 1991. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish an information-dissemination program for Federal procurement and loan officers regarding the application of solar heating and cooling technology in Federal buildings. Mandates that the renewable energy technologies programs established by the Secretary of Commerce be funded in FY 1989 through 1991 through the Department of Energy at a specified maximum level. Amends the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act to direct the President to take into account, when determining whether to designate a beneficiary country, the degree to which it undertakes self-help measures to promote energy self-sufficiency using locally available renewable energy resources. Mandates that the design for new Federal facilities for specified agencies include consideration of energy systems using solar energy or other renewable energy forms. Amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to mandate that a specified minimum percentage of loan authority be available only for solar and renewable energy loans. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the Overseas Private Investment Corporation to include among its special projects incentives, grants and studies for renewable energy and other small business activities. Prohibits the use of administrative funds for such projects. Amends the Small Business Act to: (1) repeal provisions regarding loans to small business concerns for solar energy and energy conservation measures; (2) mandate that a certain percentage of loan authority be used only for small business energy measures; and (3) direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to give due consideration to the export potential of solar and renewable energy products, and to include a list of solar and renewable energy loan guarantees in an annual report to the Congress.

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Timeline

1. 26 April 1988

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 April 1988

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.

   Source: Committee

3. 26 April 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 26 April 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 2 May 1988

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.

   Source: Committee

6. 3 May 1988

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

   Source: Committee

7. 3 May 1988

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from OMB, US Postal Service, DOE, GSA.

   Source: Committee

8. 5 May 1988

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Research and Development.

   Source: Committee

9. 5 May 1988

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

   Source: Committee

10. 6 May 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

    Source: Committee

11. 11 May 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.

    Source: Committee

12. 20 May 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on SBA, and the General Economy.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 26 April 1988

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-28] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Chapman, Jim [D-TX-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-10] · D · Sponsor
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