By Rebekah L. Sanders | The Arizona Republic
Solar companies that assemble panels in Arizona and other renewable-energy manufacturers based in the United States could be in line for money from the federal government if U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema succeeds in pushing legislation through Congress.
Sinema, a Democrat from Phoenix, introduced Wednesday the Security in Energy and Manufacturing Act, a bill to spur domestic production of energy technology and create jobs. The legislation is part of a package of more than 40 bills that House Democrats have put forward as part of the party’s “Make It in America” initiative to re-energize the U.S. manufacturing sector.
Sinema, a closely watched freshman, could face challenges with her first bill in Congress. Similar versions introduced by House and Senate members failed in the past two sessions, and contentious budget debates in Washington have created an environment hostile to new spending.
Sinema argued there is wide support from both parties for encouraging the expansion of wind, solar and geothermal companies based in the United States.
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