To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.

# Summary of HR 4308 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would extend and renew the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, which was created in 2007 but has expired or is set to expire. The program provides federal funding to states, cities, and other local governments to help them reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency in buildings, transportation, and other areas. By reauthorizing the program, Congress would allow these grants to continue (or resume) providing money for energy-saving projects. **Who It Affects** Local governments, state agencies, and communities across the country would be the primary beneficiaries.

The funding could support energy audits, building upgrades, public transit improvements, and other efficiency projects that reduce utility costs and carbon emissions. Taxpayers fund the program through federal spending. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Greg Stanton (D-Arizona) in the current Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it's under review and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill's specific provisions and funding amounts are not detailed in the available information.