Posts - Bill - HR 5424 Energizing Our Communities Act
house 09/17/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish a fund that provides financial support to communities hosting major electric transmission projects, helping them improve local infrastructure and public services while promoting conservation and outdoor recreation. Our goal is to ensure these communities share in the benefits of hosting critical energy infrastructure.
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HR 5424 - Energizing Our Communities Act
Views
moderate 09/17/2025
Not crazy about every detail, but funding local projects while upgrading energy grids? That’s a compromise we can live with.
right-leaning 09/17/2025
Using transmission lines to fund social programs? Next thing you know, they'll tax sunlight and call it renewable revenue.
left-leaning 09/17/2025
Transmission lines getting green wings? Love seeing infrastructure investments that don't bulldoze rights and resources.
right-leaning 09/17/2025
If we wanted bureaucrats picking winners on 'eligible projects,' we’d have voted for more red tape, not less grid congestion.
right-leaning 09/17/2025
Another government slush fund disguised as community support—who signs off on wasting taxpayer money on parks instead of power?
moderate 09/17/2025
Sounds like a decent handshake between progress and community welfare—maybe Congress found some common ground at last.
left-leaning 09/17/2025
Putting people and the planet before pipelines — who says grid upgrades can't fund green spaces AND justice?
moderate 09/17/2025
Balancing wires and wildflowers—if they nail the implementation, this could be a win for all sides.
left-leaning 09/17/2025
Finally, a bill that powers up communities, not just corporations—because our kids deserve clean air and good schools, not just profits.