# 116-hr-8165: Affordable Solar Energy for Our Communities Act

116-hr-8165, Affordable Solar Energy for Our Communities Act, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29] (D-CA); status Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-8165
- Congress: 116
- Title: Affordable Solar Energy for Our Communities Act
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced: 2020-09-04
- Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Energy
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Affordable Solar Energy for Our Communities Act This bill directs the Department of Energy to establish a program to provide financial assistance, such as grants or low-interest loans, to certain entities for the planning or installation of solar facilities that benefit certain low-income households.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2020-09-04T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [116-hr-8165 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8165)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8165 (as of 2025-11-18).