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HR10428FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE
High Impact

Buy Green Act of 2024

December 16, 2024

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would significantly shift federal spending toward clean energy products and zero-emission vehicles while imposing new labor and environmental compliance requirements on any business or government agency receiving these federal funds.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Small businesses

They are eligible for set-aside procurement contracts and grant funding under the bill's 20% allocation requirements.

Federal agencies

They must prioritize the purchase of 'covered products' and comply with new oversight and reporting requirements.

Labor unions

The bill mandates neutrality toward labor organizing and requires adherence to prevailing wage and collective bargaining standards for grant recipients.

Frontline, vulnerable, and disadvantaged communities

They are prioritized for grant funding and school bus electrification projects.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill establishes a $1.5 trillion Clean Energy Fund to prioritize federal purchasing of environmentally friendly products and provide grants for green manufacturing and infrastructure. It mandates that all projects funded by this act meet strict labor standards, including minimum wage requirements, paid family leave, and neutrality toward labor organizing.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifies as a 'covered product' under this bill?
s include energy from renewable sources, zero-emission vehicles, energy-efficient building materials, and products certified by programs like Energy Star or Green Seal.
How does this bill affect small businesses?
The bill mandates that at least 20% of federal agency procurement funds and 20% of industry grant funds must be directed toward small businesses, including those owned by women, veterans, and socially/economically disadvantaged individuals.
What labor protections are included for workers?
Workers must receive at least $17/hour, 12 weeks of paid family leave, fair scheduling, and the right to organize without employer interference.
What happens to the federal vehicle fleet?
The Administrator of General Services is required to replace all existing federal vehicles with zero-emission models by the end of fiscal year 2033.

Why It Matters

The bill would significantly shift federal spending toward clean energy products and zero-emission vehicles while imposing new labor and environmental compliance requirements on any business or government agency receiving these federal funds.

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Mandatory Labor Neutrality

The bill explicitly ties federal procurement and grant eligibility to a 'neutrality' policy regarding labor organizing, a significant expansion of federal labor requirements for private contractors.

Analysis Score

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  • Significance95
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy65
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment20
    Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
  • Buzz40
    Current news / social attention level

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