,i #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #bbfc ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,march #bf1 #bjba,mr4 ,tonko introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce ,a ,,bill ,to require the ,secretary of ,energy to establish a clean energy manufacturing grant program1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,manufacturing for ,our ,future ,act of #bjba4 #b4 ,clean energy manufacturing grant program 7a7 ,establishment of program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a program to award grants in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,grants to manufacturers 7#a7 ,grants ,in carrying out the program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 award grants to manufacturers-- 7,a7 for projects to reequip1 expand1 or establish a facility for the manufacture of clean energy systems1 or for the manufacture of components of clean energy systems1 including the manufacture of-- 7i7 renewable energy technologies2 7ii7 energy storage technologies2 7iii7 advanced nuclear energy technologies2 7iv7 carbon capture1 utilization1 transportation1 and storage technologies1 including direct air capture systems1 direct ocean capture systems1 bio-energy systems with carbon capture and storage1 and systems intended to capture biogas and greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater treatment plants and agricultural applications2 7v7 electric grid technologies1 including smart grid technologies1 microgrid technologies1 advanced transmission technologies1 building-to-grid technologies1 and vehicle-to-grid technologies2 7vi7 efficient end-use energy technologies1 including ,energy ,star products and energy-conserving lighting technologies2 7vii7 electrolyzers2 7viii7 fuel cells and other technologies related to the transportation1 storage1 delivery1 and use of hydrogen1 including technologies for residential1 commercial1 industrial1 and transportation applications2 7ix7 zero-emission light-1 medium-1 and heavy-duty vehicles1 components of such vehicles1 and refueling equipment for such vehicles2 7x7 industrial energy efficiency technologies1 including combined heat and power systems and waste heat to power systems2 7xi7 pollution control equipment2 and 7xii7 other technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary2 7,b7 for projects to install1 retrofit1 or convert equipment for a facility1 or to otherwise retrofit or convert a facility1 to enable the facility to manufacture zero- or low-emission energy-intensive industrial products1 including projects relating to the installation1 retrofit1 or conversion of-- 7i7 industrial energy efficiency technologies2 7ii7 carbon capture systems2 7iii7 equipment and infrastructure to enable fuel or feedstock switching to electricity or hydrogen2 and 7iv7 equipment to enable production of materials and products containing a high percentage of recycled content2 and 7,c7 for front end engineering design studies1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 for projects described in subparagraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,priority of applications ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that-- 7,a7 provide the greatest potential net impact in avoiding or reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other air1 land1 and water pollutants2 7,b7 include the refurbishment or retooling of manufacturing facilities that have ceased operation or will cease operation in the near future2 7,c7 provide the greatest potential for domestic job creation 7both direct and indirect72 7,d7 have the greatest potential for technological innovation and commercial deployment2 7,e7 have the greatest potential to strengthen or develop domestic supply chains for clean energy systems2 7,f7 result in economic development or economic diversification in regions or localities that have historically generated significant economic activity from the production1 processing1 transportation1 or combustion of fossil fuels1 including coal mines1 fossil fuel-fired electricity generating units1 and petroleum refining facilities2 7,g7 promote environmental justice in communities with significant representation of communities of color1 low-income communities1 or ,tribal and indigenous communities1 or communities that experience1 or are at risk of experiencing1 higher or more adverse human health or environmental effects1 including through remediation of contaminated sites2 or 7,h7 commit to hiring displaced workers in regions or localities described in subparagraph 7,f74 7#c7 ,labor standards ,the ,secretary shall require-- 7,a7 all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in carrying out a project for the construction1 alteration1 retooling1 or repair of a facility that is financed by a grant under this subsection shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with sections #cada through #cadd1 #cadf1 and #cadg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 a disclosure by an applicant for a grant under this subsection of any administrative merits determination1 arbitral award or decision1 or civil judgment1 as defined in guidance issued by the ,secretary of ,labor1 rendered against the applicant in the preceding #c years for violations of applicable labor1 employment1 civil rights1 or health and safety laws2 7,c7 an applicant for a grant under this subsection to provide specific information regarding the actions the applicant will take to demonstrate compliance with1 and where possible exceedance of1 requirements under applicable labor1 employment1 civil rights1 and health and safety laws1 and actions the applicant will take to ensure that its direct suppliers demonstrate compliance with applicable labor1 employment1 civil rights1 and health and safety laws2 and 7,d7 an applicant for a grant under this subsection to provide an estimate and description of the jobs and types of jobs to be retained or created by the project proposed by the applicant and the specific actions the applicant will take to increase employment and retention of dislocated workers1 veterans1 individuals from low-income communities1 women1 minorities1 and other groups underrepresented in manufacturing1 and individuals with a barrier to employment4 7#d7 ,cost share 7,a7 ,in general ,section #ihh7;c7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afceb7;c77 shall apply to a grant made under this subsection4 7,b7 ,certain regions and localities ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may require1 for a project that is funded by a grant under this section and that is located in a region or locality described in subsection 7b77#b77;,f71 that not less than #bj percent of the cost of the project be provided by a non-,federal source4 7c7 ,coordination with ,state and local programs ,the ,secretary shall coordinate implementation of the program established under subsection 7a7 with programs administered by ,state governments1 local governments1 and ,indian ,tribes designed to provide financial and technical assistance to manufacturers1 including the retention and retraining of skilled workers4 7d7 ,intra-,agency coordination ,in carrying out the program established under subsection 7a71 to the extent consistent with applicable law1 the ,secretary shall collaborate1 coordinate1 and share information with relevant programs and offices within the ,department of ,energy4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means a ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 ,puerto ,rico1 or any territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,zero- or low-emission energy-intensive industrial product ,the term zero- or low-emission energy-intensive industrial product means a product-- 7,a7 the production of which results in significantly less greenhouse gas emissions relative to the production of similar products1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 that is in one of the following manufacturing categories1 as determined by the ,secretary3 7i7 ,aluminum and other non-ferrous metals4 7ii7 ,ammonia and fertilizer4 7iii7 ,cement and concrete4 7iv7 ,ceramics4 7v7 ,chemicals and petrochemicals4 7vi7 ,food processing4 7vii7 ,glass4 7viii7 ,hydrogen4 7ix7 ,iron and steel4 7x7 ,pulp and paper4 7xi7 ,a manufacturing subsector determined by the ,secretary to be energy-intensive or difficult-to-decarbonize4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section 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