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119-hr-6287119th CongressWALLET

REAP Modernization Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

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Summary

This bill would modernize and expand the Rural Energy for America Program to prioritize greenhouse gas reductions and make it easier for rural producers to get grants and loans for renewable and energy-saving projects.

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  • Farmers and rural small businesses would get more flexible grants. The bill raises the minimum grant from $20,000 to $50,000 and lets a single grant fund multiple eligible activities.
  • Producer cooperatives, nongovernmental organizations, and some rural electric cooperatives would become clearly eligible. The bill also allows limited, case-by-case assistance to cooperatives that otherwise would not qualify.
  • Program operations would shift to emphasize climate results and outreach. The bill would require projects be evaluated for greenhouse gas reductions, create a reserve fund of not less than 15% of annual program funds for underutilized renewable technologies, cap outreach and technical assistance spending at 8%, streamline bundled applications, and require a study on dual-use energy systems.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

7 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Bigger, simpler grants for farms

If enacted, the bill would raise the Program's minimum grant from $20,000 to $50,000. A single grant could pay for more than one eligible activity. The bill would also require the agency to create a simpler, bundled application so you could apply once for grants or other financial help.

More groups can apply for REAP

If enacted, the bill would add producer cooperatives and nongovernmental organizations as eligible applicants. The Secretary could also give limited, case-by-case financial assistance to certain agricultural producer cooperatives and rural electric cooperatives that would not otherwise qualify. This would let more farms and small businesses access Program funding.

No on-site rule for shared meters

If enacted, the bill would remove the rule that a shared-meter project must meet a required on-site energy-use quantity. If your home shares the energy meter with a farm or rural small business, that on-site use rule would not apply.

Reserve fund for underused energy

If enacted, the bill would set aside at least 15% of certain Program funds each year into a reserve fund. After other Program funds are used, the reserve could pay for projects using underutilized renewable energy technologies. Any reserve money left at year end must be used for grants even if not for those technologies.

Required help but outreach cap

If enacted, the bill would require the agency to provide technical assistance to applicants and outreach to recipients about integrating renewable energy with crops or livestock. At the same time, it would limit outreach, technical assistance, and education spending to not more than 8 percent of Program funds each year.

New climate test and numeric change

If enacted, the bill would add a required climate-benefits test when reviewing proposals and require the Secretary to promote greenhouse gas reductions by funded projects. The bill would also change a specific program percentage in one paragraph from 25 percent to 50 percent, though the statute text does not state exactly what that percentage controls.

Study of dual-use energy systems

If enacted, the bill would require a study on 'dual-use energy systems'—renewable energy plus agricultural production on the same land—and a public report to Congress within 2 years. The report must recommend whether to expand Program grants to projects that generate more energy without harming farm operations or converting farmland.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

VA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 11/21/2025

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 1/6/2026

  • Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 6/3/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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