This bill would change the Department of Energy Organization Act. It would require that financial assistance the Department of Energy gives must promote high labor standards, community benefits, domestic manufacturing, and investments in small and disadvantaged communities. The bill was introduced in the House on 2026-09-15 by Representatives Paul Tonko and Nikki Budzinski. It is currently referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. No publicly available information on specific rules, definitions, or enforcement details is included in the provided material.
If this bill became law, recipients of DOE financial assistance—such as companies, research groups, or local projects—would be required to meet or support the listed goals. Workers, manufacturers, and small or disadvantaged communities that take part in DOE-funded projects could be affected. No publicly available information explains exactly how existing programs or awards would change.
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