Energy

Advancing Nuclear Regulatory Oversight Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 2022

Advancing Nuclear Regulatory Oversight Act This bill requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to report to Congress about changes to its regulation of nuclear reactors and materials during the COVID-19 public health emergency and actions (e.g., the use of risk-informed, performance-based procedures) that may be implemented to enhance the efficiency of oversight and inspection programs. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must conduct a review of the commission's office and other facility space requirements and recommend ways to reduce office and facility costs.

Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 2022

Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2022 This bill prohibits specified federal entities (e.g., the Department of Energy) from considering the social cost of carbon, methane, nitrous oxide, or greenhouse gas as part of any cost-benefit analysis required under any law or specified Executive Orders. In addition, such social costs must not be considered by such entities (1) in rulemaking, (2) in the issuance of guidance, (3) in taking other agency action, (4) or as a justification for any rulemaking, guidance document, or agency action.

BREEZE Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 2022

Budgeting for Renewable Electrical Energy Zone Earnings Act or the BREEZE Act This bill makes various changes to the allocation of revenues from offshore oil, gas, and wind projects on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Gulf of Mexico, including to increase the share of revenues paid to states. It also exempts the payments to states from sequestration (a process of automatic, usually across-the-board spending reductions under which budgetary resources are permanently cancelled to enforce specific budget policy goals.)

Regional Clean Energy Innovation Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 2022

Regional Clean Energy Innovation Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish the Regional Clean Energy Innovation Program to enhance the country's economic, environmental, and energy security and accelerate the pace of innovation of diverse clean energy technologies through clean energy innovation partnerships.

A bill to reaffirm that the President of the United States lacks the authority to stop oil and gas leasing on Federal public land.

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 2022

This bill specifies that the President may not cancel, delay or otherwise pause quarterly onshore oil and gas lease sales that are proscribed under current law. If a sale is canceled, delayed, or otherwise paused due to Executive Order 14008 (titled Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad and signed on January 27, 2021), the Department of the Interior must conduct a replacement sale within two calendar years of the cancelation, delay, or pause.

SUPER Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 19 July 2022

Steel Upgrading Partnerships and Emissions Reduction Act of 2022 or the SUPER Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the production of iron, steel, and steel mill products. Specifically, DOE must establish a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of advanced tools, technologies, and methods for low-emissions steel manufacturing. In carrying out the program and in collaboration with industry partners, institutions of higher education, and its national laboratories, DOE must support an initiative for the demonstration of low-emissions steel manufacturing.

DOE Appliance and Equipment Standards Reform and Consumer Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 2022

DOE Appliance and Equipment Standards Reform and Consumer Protection Act This bill modifies the process by which the Department of Energy amends, revokes, or implements energy conservation standards for certain consumer products (other than automobiles), such as household appliances.

PATHWAYS TO LOWER ENERGY PRICES IN THE UNITED STATES

United States · United States Senate · 13 July 2022

NUCLEAR WASTE CLEANUP: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

United States · United States House of Representatives · 13 July 2022

No Emergency Crude Oil for Foreign Adversaries Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 2022

No Emergency Crude Oil for Foreign Adversaries Act This bill prohibits exports of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to require as a condition of any sale of crude oil from the SPR that the oil not be exported to such countries. However, DOE may issue a waiver of the prohibition if the sale of crude oil is in the national security interests of the United States. In addition, DOE must report on (1) the route to destination and place of refinement of all crude oil sold at auction from the SPR since November 23, 2021, and (2) the ownership of the refinement facilities at which such crude oil was refined.

Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 2022

Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a research initiative to evaluate carbon sequestration.

To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a Natural Disaster Grid Mitigation Map that identifies critical electric grid infrastructure that is vulnerable to natural disasters, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 July 2022

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop and maintain a map of critical electric grid infrastructure that is vulnerable to natural disasters. DOE must also annually report on grid vulnerabilities and risks of energy disruptions due to natural disasters.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an increased tax credit for combined photovoltaic and thermal technology.

United States · United States Congress · 7 July 2022

This bill allows increased residential energy efficiency property tax credit rates for combined photovoltaic and thermal technology expenditures.

Reinforcing the Grid Against Extreme Weather Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 July 2022

Reinforcing the Grid Against Extreme Weather Act This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue a rule to establish minimum transfer capabilities between transmission planning regions to help stabilize the electric grid.

Empowering RTO Stakeholders Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 7 July 2022

Empowering RTO Stakeholders Act of 2022 This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to undertake rulemaking to adopt policies and procedures for maintaining the independence of Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs) and enhancing their responsiveness to customers and stakeholders. (RTOs and ISOs manage the generation and transmission components of the electric grid in areas with a competitive market for wholesale electric power.)

Grid Resilience Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 July 2022

Grid Resilience Act This bill requires the Department of Energy, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the Electric Reliability Organization to jointly study the feasibility of establishing or modifying a reliability standard (i.e., a requirement to provide for reliable operation of the electric grid) for thermoelectric power plants during droughts.

California Clean School Bus Equity Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 July 2022

California Clean School Bus Equity Act This bill removes a limitation on amounts that may be provided under the clean school bus program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2023

United States · United States Congress · 5 July 2022

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 This bill provides FY2023 appropriations to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several related agencies. The bill provides appropriations to DOT for the Office of the Secretary, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, the Maritime Administration, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and the Office of Inspector General. The bill provides appropriations to HUD for Management and Administration, Public and Indian Housing, Community Planning and Development, Housing Programs, the Federal Housing Administration, the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), Policy Development and Research, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, the Information Technology Fund, and the Office of Inspector General. The bill also provides appropriations to several related agencies, including the Access Board, the Federal Maritime Commission, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) Office of Inspector General, the National Transportation Safety Board, the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, the Surface Transportation Board, and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 5 July 2022

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to report to Congress on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and on the federal government's efforts to expedite such rebuilding. Such report must contain an analysis of the state of Puerto Rico's electric grid, an analysis of the state of Puerto Rico's renewable energy generation and storage capacities, recommendations for power companies and governments to reduce the number of outages and blackouts, proposals for legislative actions and funding needed to improve the process of fund disbursement for critical projects related to electric grids, and a plan for expediting such rebuilding by not later than three months after the report is submitted.

Vehicle Innovation Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 5 July 2022

Vehicle Innovation Act of 20 22 This bill authorizes through FY2027 the Department of Energy (DOE) to research, develop, and commercialize innovative vehicle technologies. Among other things, the bill requires DOE to conduct a program on materials, technologies, and processes with the potential to substantially reduce or eliminate petroleum use and the emissions of  U.S. passenger and commercial vehicles, including in the areas of natural gas and hydrogen vehicle technologies, electrification of vehicle systems, and hydraulic hybrid technologies; implement a program of advanced vehicle manufacturing technologies and practices, including innovative processes to increase the production rate and decrease the cost of advanced battery and fuel cell manufacturing; and seek opportunities to leverage resources and support initiatives of state and local governments in developing and promoting advanced vehicle technologies, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

United States · United States Congress · 1 July 2022

Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 This bill provides FY2023 appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and several related agencies. The bill provides appropriations to Interior for the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Education, the Office of the Special Trustee For American Indians, Departmental Offices, and Department-Wide Programs. The bill also provides appropriations to the EPA and the Forest Service. Within the Department of Health and Human Services, the bill provides appropriations for the Indian Health Service, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. The bill provides appropriations to several related agencies, including the Council on Environmental Quality and Office of Environmental Quality, the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation, the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery of Art, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Commission of Fine Arts, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. the National Capital Planning Commission, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Presidio Trust, the World War I Centennial Commission, and the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission Additionally, the bill sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

REEShore Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 1 July 2022

Restoring Essential Energy and Security Holdings Onshore for Rare Earths Act of 2022 or the REEShore Act of 2022 This bill requires the inclusion of rare earth elements and certain other critical minerals in the National Defense Stockpile and sets out other requirements related to those elements and minerals. Specifically, the bill requires defense contractors to disclose the provenance of permanent magnets that contain those elements or minerals and expands prohibitions that restrict the Department of Defense from procuring goods or services, including those elements and minerals, from companies affiliated with China. The bill also expands the President's authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to support domestic sources for those elements and minerals. (The Defense Production Act of 1950 confers on the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in order to provide essential materials and goods needed for the national defense.)

Military Energy Security Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 2022

Military Energy Security Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to set a goal to eliminate the use of Russian energy on each main operating base in the area of responsibility of the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) not later than five years after the implementation of an installation energy plan for each base. Under the bill, DOD must submit to Congress (1) a list of main operating bases within the area of responsibility of USEUCOM ranked according to mission criticality and vulnerability to energy disruption, (2) an installation energy plan for each base on the list, and (3) an assessment of the feasibility of reaching the goal for the elimination of the use of Russian energy on each base. DOD must begin implementing plans not later than 30 days after submitting the plans to Congress. Additionally, DOD must establish a policy to ensure that any new military base in the area of responsibility of USEUCOM is established to include the consideration of energy security, energy resilience, and mitigation of risk due to energy disruption. DOD must annually brief Congress on the installation energy plans.

Fueling American Prosperity Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 2022

Fueling American Prosperity Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to carry out sales of onshore and offshore oil and gas leases. If the sales are not carried out, the bill limits Interior from hiring, transferring, or reassigning duties among officers and employees. In addition, the bill (1) requires Interior to finalize its next offshore oil and gas leasing program by June 30, 2022; and (2) sets deadlines by which certain environmental assessments and environmental impact statements must be completed if the national average price of gasoline exceeds a specified threshold.

A bill to terminate General License No. 8C 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 entities listed in General License No. 8C.

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 2022

This bill terminates General License No. 8C, 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.

INVESTIGATING THE NATURE OF MATTER, ENERGY, SPACE, AND TIME

United States · United States House of Representatives · 22 June 2022

LEGISLATIVE HEARING TO STRENGTHEN ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE, EFFICIENCY, AND FINANCING

United States · United States House of Representatives · 22 June 2022

Unleash American Drilling Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 2022

Unleash American Drilling Act This bill requires the Department of Interior to issue decisions on applications for drilling permits associated with certain oil and gas leases within specified timeframes. If a decision is not made within the timeframe, the permit shall be considered issued.

GREEN Communications Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 2022

Generating Resilient and Energy Efficient Network Communications Act or the GREEN Communications Act This bill establishes a program and sets out other requirements for federal agencies concerning the efficiency and resiliency of communications infrastructure. Specifically, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) must competitively award grants and revolving loans to public or private providers, operators, or owners of communications networks or communications infrastructure for efficiency and resiliency projects. The NTIA must also (1) develop best practices concerning energy-efficient and carbon-neutral communications infrastructure, and (2) annually report on the energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions of communications infrastructure and certain network outages. Additionally, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) must establish a framework to promote resilient communications networks and communications infrastructure. The FCC must consult with specified federal entities on the framework. The FCC must also report on the feasibility of maintaining a map of projected risks to communications infrastructure arising from severe weather, natural disasters, and climate change; provide technical assistance to a provider, owner, or operator of communications infrastructure concerning risks and vulnerabilities related to severe weather, natural disasters, and climate change; and require broadband network outages to be reported to the Network Outage Reporting System. The bill also requires the Department of Energy to report on the projected growth of electrical consumption of, and recommendations for energy efficiency standards for, data centers in the United States.

Mining Schools Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 2022

Mining Schools Act of 2022 This bill establishes a grant program for mining schools to recruit and educate mining engineers and other qualified professionals.

ENSURE Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 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.

U.S. EFFORTS TO SUPPORT EUROPEAN ENERGY SECURITY

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

CREST Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 2022

Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act of 2022 or the CREST Act of 2022 This bill expands the current research and development programs of the Department of Energy (DOE) for capturing and storing carbon dioxide to include methods that harness natural processes, such as the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and its storage in geological, biobased, or ocean reservoirs. In addition, the bill establishes a five-year pilot program under which DOE must purchase from certain facilities carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere or upper hydrosphere.

EAGLE SOLAR Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 2022

Ensuring America Gets Legitimate Energy Sourced, Originating, and Leased At home Reliably Act or the EAGLE SOLAR Act This bill modifies the Buy American Act to apply to solar power purchase agreements.

Hydrogen Permitting Simplification Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 2022

Hydrogen Permitting Simplification Act This bill exempts certain major federal actions, including actions that produce hydrogen from nuclear, solar, wind, or geothermal energy sources, from requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

Urging the use of the Defense Production Act of 1950 to expand short-term refinery capacity.

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 2022

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should support policies that increase oil refinery capacity to meet short-term fuel demands while considering the United States' long-term climate and sustainability goals. The resolution also expresses the sense that the President should provide targeted assistance to restart idled refineries.

Energy Efficiency for Affordable Housing Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 2022

Energy Efficiency for Affordable Housing Act This bill increases the amount of the low-income housing tax credit for rehabilitation expenditures for buildings that achieve enhanced energy performance. The bill also exempts such credit from the basis adjustment applicable to the new energy efficient home tax credit and extends that credit through 2031.

Tribal Energy Investment Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 15 June 2022

Tribal Energy Investment Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of Energy to provide direct loans to Indian tribes and tribal energy development organizations for energy development. These direct loans shall be made through the Federal Financing Bank.

Prioritizing Clean Energy and Climate Cooperation with India Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 15 June 2022

Prioritizing Clean Energy and Climate Cooperation with India Act of 2022 This bill establishes the U.S.-India Climate and Clean Energy Agenda 2030 Partnership and addresses related issues. The partnership shall serve as the primary forum and funding mechanism for U.S.-India cooperation on clean energy technology matters. The Department of State must report to Congress a comprehensive multiyear strategy for implementing the partnership. The bill requires programs to promote U.S.-India partnerships in (1) research and innovation for clean energy technologies, (2) initiatives for providing technical assistance for grid improvement and energy efficiency in India, and (3) initiatives to develop new renewable energy generation capacity in India. The U.S. Agency for International Development must work cooperatively with India's government on integrating scientifically supported climate change risk reduction and building resilience capacities in India. The State Department must report to Congress on the prospects for cooperation between U.S. states and states in India on clean energy issues.

GRID Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 2022

Guaranteeing Resilient Installations for Defense Act or the GRID Act This bill gives the Department of Energy (DOE) the authority to address the vulnerability of critical defense facilities to electric energy supply disruptions. Specifically, DOE may enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with external providers of electric energy to (1) improve the resilience of defense critical electric infrastructure, or (2) reduce such vulnerability.

Global Nuclear Energy Assessment and Cooperation Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 2022

Global Nuclear Energy Assessment and Cooperation Act This bill establishes requirements concerning international nuclear energy cooperation and safety. Specifically, the Department of Energy (DOE) must develop and carry out a program to train foreign nuclear energy experts and standardize safety practices. DOE must also study the global status of the civilian nuclear energy industry and its supply chain. In addition, the bill prohibits any person from possessing or owning enriched uranium from Russian or China unless specifically authorized by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). NRC may not issue a license to possess or own such fuel if DOE and the Department of State determine that the possession or ownership would pose a threat to national security. NRC must establish an International Nuclear Reactor Export and Innovation Branch within its Office of International Programs to carry out and coordinate certain nuclear reactor export and innovation activities. NRC must also identify in its annual budget justification such activities.

Reduce Our Military’s Reliance on Foreign Fuel Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 2022

Reduce Our Military's Reliance on Foreign Fuel Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to implement a pilot program on the use of sustainable aviation fuel by DOD. Under the bill, sustainable aviation fuel means liquid fuel that (1) consists of synthesized hydrocarbon; (2) meets the requirements of ASTM International Standard D7566; (3) is derived from biomass, waste streams, renewable energy sources, or gaseous carbon oxides; and (4) is not derived from palm fatty acid distillates.

Critical Minerals Classification Improvement Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2022

Critical Minerals Classification Improvement Act of 2022 This bill permits the inclusion of fuel minerals (e.g., uranium) on a list of mineral commodities that are critical to the U.S. economy and national security. (Fuel minerals are currently excluded from the list.) Additionally, the U.S. Geological Survey must revise the list to add critical fuel minerals if it determines the revisions are necessary.

REEShore Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2022

Restoring Essential Energy and Security Holdings Onshore for Rare Earths Act of 2022 or the REEShore Act of 2022 This bill establishes a strategic reserve of rare earth metals and rare earth metal products and sets out other requirements related to rare earth metals. Specifically, the bill requires defense contractors to disclose the provenance of rare earth metal permanent magnets and restricts the use of rare earth metals sourced from China in certain defense items and services. Additionally, the U.S. Trade Representative must investigate China for unfair trade practices related to the rare earth metals market, and the Department of Defense must report on efforts to reduce the dependence of U.S. allies on non-allied sources of rare earth metals.

Preventing Investment in the Chinese Solar Economy Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2022

Preventing Investment in the Chinese Solar Economy Act This bill prohibits the use of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to solar photovoltaic modules and module components, including ingots, wafers, solar glass, and cells. Additionally, the bill nullifies the Memorandum on Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, on Solar Photovoltaic Modules and Module Components (June 6, 2022).

Planes Not Panels Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 2022

Planes Not Panels Act This bill prohibits the President from using any authority under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to make provision for purchases of or commitments to purchase solar panels.

EUROPEAN ENERGY SECURITY: AMERICA'S ROLE IN SUPPORTING EUROPE'S ENERGY DIVERSIFICATION

United States · United States Senate · 9 June 2022

Energy Independence Task Force Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 June 2022

Energy Independence Task Force Act This bill establishes the Task Force on Energy Independence in the executive branch. The task force shall examine whether Russia or its agents funded any activities by nongovernmental organizations which limited the ability of Western countries to achieve energy independence and made such countries more reliant on Russian energy exports.

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Anti-Exploitation Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 June 2022

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Anti-Exploitation Act This bill prohibits the drawdown or sale of stocks in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve unless authorized by Congress in response to a national emergency.

REMOVE Act of 2022

United States · United States Congress · 9 June 2022

Removing Emissions to Mend Our Vulnerable Earth Act of 2022 or the REMOVE Act of 2022 This bill establishes the Committee on Large-Scale Carbon Management within the Department of Energy to plan and oversee efforts to (1) remove carbon dioxide from the air or ocean, and (2) store such carbon.