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H.R. 4785 (111th)

To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make loans to certain entities that agree that the funds will be used to make loans to consumers to implement energy efficiency measures involving structural improvements and investments in cost-effective, commercial off-the-shelf technologies to reduce energy use, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

9 March 2010

Last action

20 September 2010 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Perriello, Thomas S.P. [D-VA-5], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-4], Rep. Markey, Betsy [D-CO-4], Rep. Bright, Bobby [D-AL-2], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Ellsworth, Brad [D-IN-8], Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5], Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9], Rep. Salazar, John T. [D-CO-3], Rep. Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Rep. Space, Zachary T. [D-OH-18], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Boccieri, John A. [D-OH-16], Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Kratovil, Frank, Jr. [D-MD-1], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]

Subjects

Agriculture, Energy

Source updated

24 March 2026

Agriculture · Energy

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Summary

Rural Energy Savings Program Act - Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), through the Rural Utilities Service, to make interest-free loans to eligible entities for loans to qualified consumers to implement energy efficiency measures. Directs the Secretary to make grants to such entities to defray related costs, including costs for equipment and labor. Directs the Secretary to contact with a qualified entity to provide: (1) verification and measurement activities for the Rural Utilities Service, including training; and (2) technical assistance and training for employees of eligible entities. Directs the Secretary to enter into agreements with eligible entities, or groups of eligible entities, that have specified energy efficiency programs for energy efficiency loan demonstration projects.

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Timeline

  1. 9 March 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to House Agriculture

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 March 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 March 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 March 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 10 March 2010

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 May 2010

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 14 July 2010

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 14 September 2010

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 335.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 14 September 2010

    Discharge

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  10. 14 September 2010

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Source: Committee

  11. 14 September 2010

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 111-585, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 14 September 2010

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 111-585, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  13. 15 September 2010

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1620 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4785 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI. The resolution makes in order only those amendments printed in Part B of the report. All points of order against the amendments in part B except for clauses 9 and 10 of rule XXI are waived. The resolution provides that the Chair may not entertain a motion to strike out the enacting words of the bill.

    Source: Floor

  14. 16 September 2010

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1620 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  15. 16 September 2010

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1620. (consideration: CR H6777-6791)

    Source: Floor

  16. 16 September 2010

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 1620 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  17. 16 September 2010

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  18. 16 September 2010

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  19. 16 September 2010

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 - 172 (Roll no. 530).

    Source: Floor

  20. 16 September 2010

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 - 172 (Roll no. 530).

    Source: Floor

  21. 16 September 2010

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6788)

    Source: Floor

  22. 16 September 2010

    Passed

    On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  23. 16 September 2010

    Floor

    Mr. Shadegg moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR H6789-6790; text: CR H6789)

    Source: Floor

  24. 16 September 2010

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text: CR H6782-6785)

    Source: Floor

  25. 16 September 2010

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4785.

    Source: Floor

  26. 16 September 2010

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4785 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI. The resolution makes in order only those amendments printed in Part B of the report. All points of order against the amendments in part B except for clauses 9 and 10 of rule XXI are waived. The resolution provides that the Chair may not entertain a motion to strike out the enacting words of the bill.

    Source: Floor

  27. 16 September 2010

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable John T. Salazar to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  28. 20 September 2010

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

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