Public School Green Rooftop Program
- Last Action
- 6/23/2023
Actions
- 2023-06-23Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
- 2023-06-21Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2023-06-21Introduced in House
- 2023-06-21Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-06-21 (00)
Public School Green Rooftop Program
This bill allows state energy conservation plans established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to include programs that award grants for green roofs on public elementary school and secondary school buildings. Under the bill, a green roof is a layer of vegetation planted over a waterproofing system or waterproof management practice that is installed on top of a flat or slightly-sloped roof that may support plant growth.
Cosponsors (11)
- Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
- Stephen Lynch (D-MA)
- Nanette Barragan (D-CA)
- BENNIE THOMPSON (D-MS)
- Kim Schrier (D-WA)
- Jasmine Crockett (D-TX)
- Jamaal Bowman (D-NY)
- Marilyn Strickland (D-WA)
- Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)
- André Carson (D-IN)
- Delia Ramirez (D-IL)
Subjects
- Animal and plant health
- Architecture
- Building construction
- Education of the disadvantaged
- Education programs funding
- Educational facilities and institutions
- Elementary and secondary education
- Employee hiring
- Employment and training programs
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Environmental education
- Environmental technology
- Horticulture and plants
- Licensing and registrations
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