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H.R. 605 (96th)

Solar Energy Bank Act

reportedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

15 January 1979

Last action

15 November 1979 · Reported

Status

Reported to House from the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 96-625.

Sponsors

Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Reuss, Henry S. [D-WI-5], Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Blanchard, James [D-MI-18], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Lederer, Raymond F. [D-PA-3], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. Mitchell, Donald J. [R-NY-31], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23], Rep. Jenrette, John W., Jr. [D-SC-6], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14], Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17], Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-11], Rep. Wolff, Lester L. [D-NY-6], Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Rep. Grisham, Wayne R. [R-CA-33], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Erdahl, Arlen [R-MN-1], Rep. McHugh, Matthew F. [D-NY-28], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Gudger, V. Lamar [D-NC-11], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34], Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Rep. McClory, Robert [R-IL-13], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

2 September 2025

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Summary

Solar Energy Bank Act - Establishes a Government corporation in the Department of Housing and Urban Development to be known as the Solar Energy Development Bank to make long-term, low-interest loans to encourage the use of solar energy in commercial and residential structures. Sets forth requirements for loan eligibility concerning the term and amount of the loan and necessary warranties for the solar energy systems covered by such loan. Prohibits conflicts of interest on the part of officers or employees of the Bank. Imposes criminal penalties for the furnishing of false or misleading information by applicants for loans under this Act. Establishes a seven-member Advisory Board to make annual reports to Congress and the President on the operation of the program established by this Act. Prohibits subsidy payments under this Act to any person who has received other Federal assistance for purchase and/or installation of energy systems similar to the solar systems assisted under this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 15 January 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 January 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 January 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 November 1979

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 96-625.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 November 1979

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 96-625.

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 15 November 1979

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 15 January 1979

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