HR 8784
Worldwide Wind Turbine Act
Take action
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, the Worldwide Wind Turbine Act, allows the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to accept donated or purchased used wind turbine parts, particularly blades, for use in international wind energy projects. It recognizes that while most wind turbine components are recyclable, blades often lack economical recycling options in the United States. The bill aims to repurpose these durable blades for new projects or storage, reducing landfill waste and potentially lowering costs for future wind energy initiatives abroad.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsor
Dean Phillips
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.