Energy

Food before Fuel Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2022

Food before Fuel Act This bill revises the renewable fuel program to eliminate the annual renewable fuel standard. The existing standard requires 36 billion gallons of renewable fuel that is produced from renewable biomass to be blended into transportation fuel by 2022. The renewable fuel standard includes fuels that are produced from renewable biomass, such as corn. The bill would not affect the standards under the program for advanced biofuel, cellulosic biofuel, or biomass-based diesel.

Expressing the sense of Congress that the President of the United States should consider the potential impacts to the workforce, economy, and energy security of Pennsylvania and the greater national energy industry when pursuing domestic and international energy policy, including the purchase of energy resources from foreign adversaries, the approval of pipelines, and the consideration of permits for energy and minerals development.

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2022

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the President should consider the effect on Pennsylvania when conducting domestic and international energy policy, including pipeline approvals and permits for energy and mineral development.

Federal Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2022

Federal Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Energy to remove and permanently store, as is economically feasible, specified amounts of carbon dioxide on a specified schedule, culminating in 10 million net metric tons of carbon dioxide removal for FY2035 and each fiscal year thereafter.

EV GRID Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2022

Electric Vehicle Grid Readiness, Improvement, and Development Act or the EV GRID Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to complete and publish a study that assesses the ability of the electric system to meet the electricity demand of electric vehicle charging infrastructure that is installed on or after the enactment of this bill.

ONSHORE Manufacturing Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2022

Obtaining National and Secure Homeland Operations for Rare Earth Manufacturing Act or the ONSHORE Manufacturing Act This bill sets forth provisions to support secure supply chains of rare earth elements. A rare earth element means a natural element associated with (1) the metallic element scandium, with atomic number 21; (2) the metallic element yttrium, with atomic number 39; or (3) any of the series of 15 metallic elements between lanthanum, with atomic number 57, and lutetium, with atomic number 71, on the periodic table.

Energy Security and Independence Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2022

Energy Security and Independence Act of 2022 This bill addresses domestic industrial base and manufacturing capabilities for specified energy-efficiency and renewable energy systems and technologies (e.g., electric transportation systems), including by establishing a program to provide financial assistance for the construction of new facilities that manufacture components of specified energy-efficiency and renewable energy systems and technologies (or to retool, retrofit, or expand such facilities).

Bullets Not Batteries Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2022

Bullets Not Batteries Act This bill prohibits the use of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to electric vehicles, electric vehicle batteries, electric vehicle charging stations or infrastructure, or obtaining critical minerals for use in manufacturing of any such items.

SAFE PLAY Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2022

Supporting Athletes, Families and Educators to Protect the Lives of Athletic Youth Act or the SAFE PLAY Act This bill directs several agencies to undertake specified activities and expand surveillance related to cardiac conditions, concussions, and heat-related illnesses among young athletes. The bill also establishes requirements for schools with respect to concussions and excessive heat. Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must (1) develop information for schools, childcare centers, and others on high-risk cardiac conditions in children, adolescents, and young adults; and (2) incorporate questions about cardiac conditions in an existing school-based health survey. In addition, the CDC must develop guidelines for emergency action plans for youth athletics programs, and the Food and Drug Administration may issue guidelines related to youth consumption of energy drinks. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must award matching grants to local educational agencies for automated external defibrillator and cardiopulmonary resuscitation trainings. The Department of Education, in consultation with HHS and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, must develop public education materials focused on the health risks of exposure to extreme heat and humidity, and public schools must develop action plans for athletic activities during periods of excessive heat or humidity. The bill establishes minimum requirements for elementary and secondary schools related to concussions, including but not limited to (1) implementing a standard plan for concussion safety and management, and (2) ensuring students returning to academics after a concussion receive certain services and supports.

ONSHORE Manufacturing Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2022

Obtaining National and Secure Homeland Operations for Rare Earth Manufacturing Act or the ONSHORE Manufacturing Act This bill sets forth provisions to support secure supply chains of rare earth elements. A rare earth element means a natural element associated with (1) the metallic element scandium, with atomic number 21; (2) the metallic element yttrium, with atomic number 39; or (3) any of the series of 15 metallic elements between lanthanum, with atomic number 57, and lutetium, with atomic number 71, on the periodic table.

A bill to terminate General License No. 8A of the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury and require the application of sanctions under Executive Order 14024 to the Russian financial institutions listed in General License No. 8A.

United States · United States Congress · 7 April 2022

This bill terminates General License No. 8A, which was issued by the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control to authorize energy-related transactions involving specified Russian financial institutions. Further, the bill applies property-blocking sanctions to those Russian financial institutions listed in the license.

ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023

United States · United States Senate · 6 April 2022

ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023

United States · United States Senate · 6 April 2022

Adjusting the amount provided for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 2022

This resolution adjusts limitations on expenses for the 1st and 2nd sessions of the 117th Congress (including staff salaries) for the following House Committees: (1) Agriculture; (2) Armed Services; (3) the Budget; (4) Select Committee on the Climate Crisis; (5) Education and Labor; (6) Energy and Commerce; (7) Ethics; (8) Financial Services; (9) Foreign Affairs; (10) Homeland Security; (11) House Administration; (12) Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; (13) Judiciary; (14) Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress; (15) Natural Resources; (16) Oversight and Reform; (17) Rules; (18) Science, Space, and Technology; (19) Small Business; (20) Transportation and Infrastructure; (21) Veterans' Affairs; and (22) Ways and Means.

Energy Security and Independence Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 6 April 2022

Energy Security and Independence Act of 2022 This bill addresses domestic industrial base and manufacturing capabilities for specified energy-efficiency and renewable energy systems and technologies (e.g., electric transportation systems), including by establishing a program to provide financial assistance for the construction of new facilities that manufacture components of specified energy-efficiency and renewable energy systems and technologies (or to retool, retrofit, or expand such facilities).

To restart oil and gas leasing and permitting on Federal land, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 2022

This bill requires the President to immediately resume issuing oil and gas leases on federal lands and offshore submerged lands in the Outer Continental Shelf as specified under the bill. In addition, the bill prohibits the President from delaying such leases, including delaying related permits, approvals, or authorizations.

NO RUSSIA Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 5 April 2022

National Opportunity to Restore Uranium Supply Services In America Act of 2022 or the NO RUSSIA Act of 2022 This bill provides statutory authority (and reallocates funding) for the Office of Nuclear Energy to establish a strategic reserve of uranium to ensure the availability of domestic supplies of uranium. The bill also requires the office to establish another program to support domestic production, conversion, and enrichment of uranium for nuclear reactors and eliminate reliance on Russian uranium. The office may not source uranium for the reserve or the program from companies that are controlled by, owned by, or otherwise affiliated with China or Russia.

ECO Campus Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 April 2022

Energy Conservation Opportunities on Campus Act or the ECO Campus Act This bill directs the Department of Energy to establish a grant program to support energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate resilience improvements at certain public institutions of higher education.

Fission for the Future Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 1 April 2022

Fission for the Future Act of 2022 This bill supports the commercial deployment of advanced nuclear reactors. Specifically, the Department of Energy (DOE) must establish a program that provides financial assistance for the commercial planning, licensing, development, and construction of (1) advanced nuclear reactors, or (2) supply chain infrastructure associated with such reactors or related technologies. In addition, the bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and revises a DOE program designed to strengthen university research and training in nuclear science and engineering.

Condemning the Biden administration's plans for seeking to remove sanctions on the oppressive Maduro regime and negotiating with Iran in response to the crisis in Ukraine, and instead calling for Congress and the administration to support the production of American energy.

United States · United States Congress · 1 April 2022

This resolution calls on the Biden administration and its officials to maintain the sanctions on the repressive regimes in Venezuela and Iran. The resolution also expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that American energy independence should be achieved again for the sake of U.S. national security and the security of U.S. allies; and President Biden should immediately rescind his Executive Orders that prohibit the approval of new leases on federal lands and waters, and should immediately take actions to reestablish American energy independence.

NO RUSSIA Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 31 March 2022

National Opportunity to Restore Uranium Supply Services In America Act of 2022 or the NO RUSSIA Act of 2022 This bill provides statutory authority (and reallocates funding) for the Office of Nuclear Energy to establish a strategic reserve of uranium to ensure the availability of domestic supplies of uranium. The bill also requires the office to establish another program to support domestic production, conversion, and enrichment of uranium for nuclear reactors and eliminate reliance on Russian uranium. The office may not source uranium for the reserve or the program from companies that are controlled by, owned by, or otherwise affiliated with China or Russia.

Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 31 March 2022

Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022 This bill prohibits federal agencies from finalizing any regulations that would cause (1) a decrease in domestic oil, gas, or biofuels production; (2) an increase in gasoline prices; or (3) any negative effects on domestic energy production, domestic electricity generation, transmission of fuel or electricity, infrastructure development, or transportation fuels. The prohibition may not end until the earlier of January 1, 2023, or until the average gasoline price is $2.60 per gallon or less.

To provide for congressional oversight of certain sanctions imposed with respect to the Russian Federation.

United States · United States Congress · 31 March 2022

This bill requires the President to determine, within 60 days of receiving a request from Congress, whether a person (individual or entity) described in the request meets the criteria to be subject to sanctions imposed in two specified executive orders relating to Russia. The executive orders, dated April 19, 2021, and August 24, 2021, impose sanctions for certain activities including (1) efforts by Russia's government to undermine U.S. elections and democratic institutions, and (2) the construction of specified Russian energy pipelines. The determination must also state whether the President has imposed or intends to impose sanctions on any person described in such a request from Congress.

Ports Not Windmills Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 March 2022

Ports Not Windmills Act This bill prohibits the use of certain Department of Transportation grant funds from being used to finance or refinance projects that support the development, manufacturing, staging, maintenance, or deployment of offshore wind energy infrastructure.

FREE American Energy Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 March 2022

Furthering Resource Exploration and Empowering American Energy Act or the FREE American Energy Act This bill generally expedites the review of energy projects, limits executive power over certain energy projects, delegates certain energy permitting authority to states, provides statutory authority for specified environmental rules, and terminates tax credits for certain vehicles.

First Three Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 31 March 2022

First Three Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a program to provide grants or loan guarantees for certain innovative technology projects at industrial plants. The technology must (1) be technically viable at pilot scale and ready for commercial-scale implementation, (2) be able to significantly reduce energy use or greenhouse gas emissions, and (3) have the potential to significantly reduce annual U.S. industrial energy use or greenhouse gas emissions if the technology is widely implemented at appropriate industrial plants in the United States.

Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 31 March 2022

Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022 This bill prohibits federal agencies from finalizing any regulations that would cause (1) a decrease in domestic oil, gas, or biofuels production; (2) an increase in gasoline prices; or (3) any negative effects on domestic energy production, domestic electricity generation, transmission of fuel or electricity, infrastructure development, or transportation fuels. The prohibition may not end until the earlier of January 1, 2023, or until the average gasoline price is $2.60 per gallon or less.

Saving Americans from Vehicle Energy Costs Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 2022

Saving Americans from Vehicle Energy Costs Act This bill allows individual taxpayers a new refundable tax credit for owning or leasing a vehicle treated as a motor vehicle under the Clean Air Act and registered for highway use. The monthly amount of the credit is $300 times the number of such vehicles owned or leased by the taxpayer. Taxpayers whose adjusted gross income exceeds $200,000 ($400,000 in the case of a joint tax return) in any taxable year are not eligible for the credit. The Department of the Treasury must establish a program for advance monthly payments of the credit.

Unleashing American Energy Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 2022

Unleashing American Energy Act This bill requires a minimum amount of oil and gas lease sales a year on certain submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) and limits delays on federal oil and gas leases on such lands. Specifically, this bill requires the Department of the Interior to annually conduct a minimum of two region-wide oil and gas lease sales in each of the following regions of the OCS: (1) the Gulf of Mexico region in the Central Gulf of Mexico Planning Area and the Western Gulf of Mexico Planning Area, and (2) the Alaska region. In addition, the bill requires the President to obtain congressional approval before delaying federal oil and gas leases on the OCS.

Strategy to Secure Offshore Energy Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 2022

Strategy to Secure Offshore Energy Act This bill modifies requirements for the National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, including by specifying that the program must be updated on a five-year basis and setting a minimum number of annual lease sales for the program.

Restore Onshore Energy Production Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 2022

Restore Onshore Energy Production Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to immediately resume sales of oil and gas leases in accordance with applicable onshore mineral leasing laws and specifies a minimum number of sales that Interior must conduct in each state where there is land available for oil and gas leasing. The bill also prohibits the President from taking actions to cancel, delay, or otherwise impede federal processes related to energy mineral leasing without congressional approval.

Energy Permitting Certainty Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 2022

Energy Permitting Certainty Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to process applications for permits to drill under a valid oil or gas lease even if there are any pending civil actions, provided that the civil actions do not directly affect or involve the application or underlying lease.

Promoting Energy Independence and Transparency Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 2022

Promoting Energy Independence and Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to take certain actions related to parcels of land that have been nominated for future sales of onshore oil and gas leases and related drilling permits. Specifically, Interior must (1) report to Congress about the status of the parcels, (2) publish on its website information concerning expressions of interest in nominated parcels and drilling permits, and (3) issue certain pending applications for drilling permits within 30 days.

Securing American Energy and Investing in Resiliency Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 March 2022

Securing American Energy and Investing in Resiliency Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to conduct certain sales of oil and gas leases on the Outer Continental Shelf by a specified deadline.

Mining Schools Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 24 March 2022

Technology Grants to Strengthen Domestic Mining Education Act of 2022 or the Mining Schools Act of 2022 This bill establishes a grant program for mining schools to recruit students and enhance educational programs, including those related to critical mineral and rare earth element exploration, extraction, and refining.

PROMOTING AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY BY FACILITATING INVESTMENTS AND INNOVATION IN CLIMATE SOLUTIONS

United States · United States Senate · 23 March 2022

ENSURE Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 March 2022

Ensuring National Security Using Reliable Energy Act or the ENSURE Act This bill reverts certain policies under which the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission processes applications for natural gas pipelines and related projects to previous policies until specified conditions for power system reliability and natural gas and electricity pricing are met.

Home Front Energy Independence Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 2022

Home Front Energy Independence Act This bill prohibits the importation of petroleum and petroleum products from Russia until Russia recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. The bill allows a new tax credit for the sale or blending of ethanol fuels. It also extends through 2025 the income tax credit for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel. The bill modifies requirements relating to the waiver of ethanol reid vapor pressure limitations and E15 labeling. The bill requires the Department of Agriculture to award grants to certain governmental entities for expanding the biofuel infrastructure and agriculture product market.

He Did That Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 2022

He Did That Act This bill requires the President to report within 30 days to Congress about existing authorities for stabilizing and lowering gas prices.

Recognizing and reaffirming the strong relationship between the United States and the Pacific Islands.

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 2022

This resolution affirms the importance of the U.S. relationship with the Pacific Islands and recognizes the importance of U.S.-Pacific Island partnerships to promote peace, security, and prosperity for all countries through a rules-based regional order that respects the sovereignty and political independence of all nations. The resolution urges the Biden Administration to continue to work with the Pacific Islands to preserve the Pacific Ocean as an open and vibrant corridor for international maritime trade; promote sustainable development; and address socioeconomic challenges related to public health, education, renewable energy, and digital connectivity. The resolution reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for (1) regional efforts to address the challenges posed by climate change; and (2) the vision, values, and objectives of existing regional multilateral institutions and frameworks, such as the Pacific Islands Forum, the Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders, and the Pacific Community. Finally, the resolution recognizes the importance of working closely with U.S. allies and partners with existing relationships and interests in the Pacific Islands, including Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Taiwan, in advancing common goals.

Great Lakes Authority Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2022

Great Lakes Authority Act of 2022 This bill establishes the Great Lakes Authority to promote economic development and job creation; restore and protect fresh water; foster innovation to strengthen and expand manufacturing; promote cleaner and more sustainable power production; establish and administer funding mechanisms to finance clean energy, green infrastructure, water infrastructure, wastewater infrastructure, and broadband infrastructure projects in the region; create a regional development plan; promote affordable access to energy and broadband services in the region; provide technical assistance to entities receiving financial assistance from the authority; and select a location for the National Energy Recycling and Conservation Laboratory established by this bill. The authority must be composed of (1) a chairperson appointed by the President; and (2) one member from each of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2022

Small Scale LNG Access Act of 2022 This bill expedites the approval of applications for the exportation of natural gas that do not exceed 51.75 billion cubic feet per year. Specifically, the bill deems such applications to be consistent with the public interest and requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to grant the applications without modification or delay. However, applications for exportation of natural gas to any nation subject to sanctions imposed by the United States may not be expedited.

Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2022

Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act This bill requires tax-exempt charitable organizations to disclose in annual reports contributions and gifts exceeding $50,000 received from foreign governments and foreign political parties. The reports must disclose the names of such governments and political parties and the aggregate amounts of contributions and gifts. The bill requires the Department of the Treasury to make publicly available in a searchable database information on gifts and contributions received from foreign governments and political parties and the aggregate amount received in each year from (1) China, the Chinese Communist Party and its officials, and state-owned Chinese entities; (2) Russia, Russian officials, and state-owned Russian entities; and (3) persons identified pursuant to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN) Human Readable Lists. Treasury must also report on the foreign influence of tax-exempt organizations with a focus on the role of foreign influence in the funding of such organizations to influence the U.S. energy sector or aid terrorist groups in a conflict zone.

To provide for energy rebates to individual taxpayers, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2022

This bill expresses the sense of Congress that energy rebates to individual taxpayers are required due to the global disruptions caused by COVID-19 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The bill allows an income-based tax credit beginning in 2022 for the sum of monthly energy rebates. The amount of such rebates in any calendar month is the sum of $100 ($200 for married couples filing jointly) plus $100 multiplied by the number of the taxpayer's dependents during 2022.

Opposing engaging Russia for reviving any form of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran, opposing removing terrorism sanctions on Iran while Iran's support of terrorist activities remains unchanged, opposing restoring any form of the JCPOA while the issue of Iran's undeclared nuclear activities remains unresolved.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2022

This resolution rejects and opposes engaging Russia as a main intermediary for reviving any nuclear agreement with Iran. The resolution rejects and opposes giving Russia any sanctions exemption or waiver as a condition to any nuclear agreement with Iran. The resolution rejects and opposes any agreement that lifts sanctions on Iran and legitimizes the regime's illicit nuclear program amidst an International Atomic Energy Agency investigation into undeclared sites, facilities, and material in Iran. The resolution also reaffirms that any nuclear deal with Iran reached by the Biden administration without congressional approval or Senate ratification as a treaty is illegitimate; to take every legislative opportunity to overturn such an agreement; to restore every single sanction, restrictive measure, designation, waiver, or general license the Biden administration removes; and to limit the Biden administration's or any future administration's ability to issue waivers and licenses for Iran sanctions, designations, or restrictive measures.

STOP PUTIN Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2022

Stop Top Oil Producers and Protect Ukraine from Tyrannical Invasions Now Act of 2022 or the STOP PUTIN Act of 2022 This bill requires the End-User Review Committee to review whether specified Russian energy entities should be added or removed from the Entity List. The Entity List identifies entities reasonably believed to be involved in, or to pose a significant risk of being or becoming involved in, activities contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. The committee must conduct the review within 15 days of this bill's enactment and every 90 days thereafter. The bill specifies that an entity may be removed from the Entity List only by an act of Congress.

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, since January 20, 2021, President Biden has implemented policies impeding domestic energy production and gas prices have steadily increased.

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2022

This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the President's policies have impeded domestic energy production and that gas prices have steadily increased throughout his presidency.

CHARGE Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 17 March 2022

Connecting Hard-to-reach Areas with Renewably Generated Energy Act of 2022 or the CHARGE Act of 2022 This bill modifies planning, transparency, cost allocation and pricing, interconnections, and other aspects of the regulation and operation of transmission networks with a particular focus on improving the resiliency of the electric grid and integrating renewable energy sources into the grid. It also provides funding for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to implement specified provisions of the bill.

[H.A.S.C. No. 117-69] Energy, Installations, and Environment Program Update

United States · United States House of Representatives · 16 March 2022

American Energy for American Consumers Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 2022

American Energy for American Consumers Act This bill requires the President to promulgate a rule prohibiting the export of crude oil and finished motor gasoline produced in the United States. The prohibition may not end until the earlier of (1) the date that the President determines the national average price for unleaded gasoline has been, for at least 30 days, at or below the national average price for unleaded gasoline on January 1, 2022; or (2) the date that the President determines is the formal end to the conflict between Russian and Ukraine. The President may exempt from the prohibition exports of crude oil or finished motor gasoline as the President determines to be in the national interest or for national security purposes.

Stop Gas Price Gouging Tax and Rebate Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 March 2022

Stop Gas Price Gouging Tax and Rebate Act This bill imposes an excise tax of 50% of the excess of the windfall profit of a producer of crude oil (including crude oil condensates and natural gasoline) that has an average daily worldwide production of crude oil of at least 300,000 barrels for the taxable year, and had gross receipts in excess of $1 billion for its last taxable year during 2005. The bill defines windfall profit as the excess of the adjusted taxable income of such producer for taxable year 2022 over the reasonably inflated average profit for such taxable year. The bill requires payment of energy price rebates to eligible individuals.