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Bill· HRH.R. 8035 (118th)open

Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 2024

Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 This bill provides FY2024 supplemental appropriations for federal departments and agencies to respond to the conflict in Ukraine. The bill designates the funding as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Energy science programs, the National Nuclear Security Administration, the Administration for Children and Families, the Department of State, and the U.S. Agency for International Development. The funding is provided for purposes such as supporting current U.S. military operations in the region, the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, replacing defense articles that were provided to Ukraine, reimbursing DOD for defense services and training provided to Ukraine, the Foreign Military Financing Program, economic support for Ukraine, refugee and entrant assistance, international narcotics control and law enforcement, and the development and production of isotopes. The bill also includes provisions that expand the authorities of the President to transfer defense articles and services from DOD to foreign countries or international organizations, require the President to transfer long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukraine, require the President to enter into an agreement with Ukraine regarding repaying the United States for the economic assistance it has provided to Ukraine, require certain funds that are provided for Ukraine to be matched by other donors, and establish various oversight and reporting requirements for assistance provided to Ukraine.

Bill· SS. 4140 (118th)referred

GRIData Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 17 April 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 8017 (118th)referred

Realizing Excellence in Institutional Grants, New Infrastructure, Technology and Education Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 16 April 2024

Realizing Excellence in Institutional Grants, New Infrastructure, Technology and Education Act of 2024 This bill establishes a grant program to support long-term improvements of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), graduate programs at HBCUs, and other minority-serving institutions (MSIs). Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to HBCUs and MSIs to improve campus facilities. A recipient must use grant funds for certain activities, such as constructing or renovating facilities, carrying out major repairs, and strengthening the safety and security of a campus. Any new construction, modernization, or renovation projects must meet building code and energy and water conservation requirements. Further, HBCUs and MSIs must seek to procure contracts from certain small businesses, including those owned and controlled by veterans and service-disabled veterans. The bill prohibits the use of grant funds for specified activities, including for the payment of routine and predictable maintenance costs, minor repairs, and utility bills. The Government Accountability Office must study the implementation of the grant program. The bill also requires ED to repay the outstanding balance of principal, interest, fees, and costs and any related reimbursements for certain capital financing loans.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 128 (118th)referred

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review".

United States · United States Congress · 11 April 2024

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency titled  Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review and published on March 8, 2024. The rule establishes requirements to reduce air pollution emissions, including greenhouse gases, from the Crude Oil and Natural Gas source category under the Clean Air Act. 

Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 71 (118th)referred

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review".

United States · United States Congress · 11 April 2024

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency titled  Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review and published on March 8, 2024. The rule establishes requirements to reduce air pollution emissions, including greenhouse gases, from the Crude Oil and Natural Gas source category under the Clean Air Act. 

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1133 (118th)passed

Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

United States · United States Congress · 11 April 2024

This resolution elects designated members to standing committees of the House of Representatives and specifies certain members' ranking on certain committees. The resolution concerns the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Energy, the Committee on Rules, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Bill· HRH.R. 7923 (118th)referred

SOLAR Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 2024

Securing Our Lands and Resources Act or the SOLAR Act This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from providing financial assistance for certain projects that would result in the conversion of covered farmland for solar energy production. Under the bill, covered farmland generally refers to prime farmland, unique farmland, and farmland that is of statewide or local importance. Conversion means any activity that results in the covered farmland no longer meeting certain requirements for agricultural production, activity, or use. The bill includes an exception for certain smaller projects that have the approval or support from the local county and municipality. Any project that receives financial assistance from USDA under an exception must (1) develop a mitigation and remediation plan for the project (e.g., implementing best practices to protect future soil health and productivity), and (2) ensure that sufficient funds are provided for the decommissioning of the solar energy production system and the remediation and restoration of the farmland.

Bill· SS. 4050 (118th)open

A bill to extend the deadline to commence construction of certain hydroelectric projects on the Red River.

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 2024

This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend the time period during which the licensees of specified hydroelectric projects on the Red River in Louisiana must commence construction of such projects. (Under existing law, licensees must commence construction of licensed projects within a time fixed in their license.) The bill also provides that FERC may reinstate such licenses, effective as of the date they expire.

Bill· SS. 4020 (118th)referred

Banning Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 March 2024

Banning Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to prohibit the export or sale of petroleum products (e.g., crude oil) from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to (1) China, North Korea, Russia, Iran, Venezuela, Syria, and Cuba; and (2) any entity owned, controlled, or influenced by such countries or the Chinese Communist Party. However, DOE may issue a waiver of the prohibition if the export or sale of petroleum products is in the national security interests of the United States. 

Bill· HRH.R. 7728 (118th)referred

Energy Sovereignty Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 2024

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1085 (118th)passed

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1023) to repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse gas reduction fund; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1121) to prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6009) to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 86) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 987) denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 7023) to amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to codify certain regulatory provisions relating to nationwide permits for dredged or fill material, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 2024

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1023) to repeal section 134 of the Clean Air Act, relating to the greenhouse gas reduction fund; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1121) to prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6009) to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 86) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 987) denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 7023) to amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to codify certain regulatory provisions relating to nationwide permits for dredged or fill material.

Bill· HRH.R. 7722 (118th)referred

Blue Ocean Energy Innovation Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 2024

Blue Ocean Energy Innovation Act of 2024 This bill provides for the research and development of blue energy technologies , which are technologies that (1) derive or generate energy from renewable energy resources or capture, remove, and sequester greenhouse gases; and (2) are located in aquatic environments. Specifically, the Department of Energy (DOE) must establish and implement the Integrated Blue Economy and Blue Energy Technologies Program to provide funding for research and development of such technologies for purposes such as increasing blue energy technology generation capacity while reducing the cost to produce such energy; improving performance of blue energy technologies; capturing, removing, and sequestering greenhouse gases; developing new blue energy technology market opportunities; promoting job creation in the blue energy technology sectors; remediating and improving coastal and aquatic ecosystems; and addressing technical and development challenges that are unique to operating in marine and freshwater environments.  DOE must establish a Blue Economy Center of Excellence to support the program. The center must be located at an existing DOE National Laboratory that is working to develop blue energy technologies, hosts a blue energy technology research and development program, and has other specified qualifications. In carrying out the bill, DOE must coordinate with (1) other federal agencies that share mission objectives with the program; and (2) state and tribal agencies, institutions of higher education, nonprofit research institutions, and National Laboratories. 

Bill· HRH.R. 7685 (118th)referred

IMPACT Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 2024

Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act or the IMPACT Act This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a temporary program that supports advanced production of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt. Specifically, the program must support research, development, and commercial application of production processes for low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt that are more cost-effective, durable, or resource-efficient (i.e., advanced production). The program must particularly focus on carbon capture technologies, energy-efficient processes, research involving novel materials, and other specified technologies and innovative processes. DOE must select entities to implement relevant demonstration projects; eligible entities include government, nonprofit, educational, and private sector entities. DOE may terminate these projects if it determines that sufficient amounts of low-emissions cement, concrete, and asphalt that are produced through advanced production are commercially available at reasonable prices. The program terminates seven years after the bill is enacted.

Bill· HRH.R. 7700 (118th)referred

Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 2024

Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act This bill places limits on the authority of the Department of Energy (DOE) to prescribe or enforce energy conservation standards for dishwashers. Specifically, the bill prohibits DOE from prescribing or enforcing such standards unless they (1) are technologically feasible and economically justified, (2) are not likely to result in additional net costs to the consumer, and (3) will result in significant conservation of energy.

Bill· HRH.R. 7673 (118th)referred

Liberty in Laundry Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2024

Liberty in Laundry Act This bill places limits on the authority of the Department of Energy (DOE) to prescribe or enforce energy conservation standards for clothes washers. Specifically, the bill prohibits DOE from prescribing or enforcing such standards unless they (1) are technologically feasible and economically justified, (2) are not likely to result in additional net costs to consumers, and (3) will result in significant conservation of energy.

Bill· HRH.R. 7645 (118th)open

Clothes Dryer Reliability Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2024

Clothes Dryer Reliability Act This bill places limits on the authority of the Department of Energy (DOE) to prescribe or enforce energy conservation standards for clothes dryers. Specifically, the bill prohibits DOE from prescribing or enforcing such standards unless they (1) are technologically feasible and economically justified, (2) are not likely to result in additional net costs to the consumer, and (3) will result in significant conservation of energy.

Bill· HRH.R. 7626 (118th)open

Affordable Air Conditioning Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 2024

Affordable Air Conditioning Act This bill places limits on the authority of the Department of Energy (DOE) to prescribe or enforce energy conservation standards for room air conditioners. Specifically, the bill prohibits DOE from prescribing or enforcing such standards unless they (1) are technologically feasible and economically justified, (2) are not likely to result in additional net costs to the consumer, and (3) will result in significant conservation of energy.

Bill· HRH.R. 7637 (118th)referred

Refrigerator Freedom Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 2024

Refrigerator Freedom Act This bill places limits on the authority of the Department of Energy (DOE) to prescribe or enforce energy conservation standards for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers. Specifically, the bill prohibits DOE from prescribing or enforcing such standards unless they (1) are technologically feasible and economically justified, (2) are not likely to result in additional net costs to the consumer, and (3) will result in significant conservation of energy.

Bill· HRH.R. 7611 (118th)referred

Facilitating the Reshoring of Energy Grid Component Manufacturing Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 11 March 2024

Facilitating the Reshoring of Energy Grid Component Manufacturing Act of 2024 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a loan program for the production of energy grid products or components. Under the program, DOE may provide loans for activities related to projects that reequip, expand, or establish manufacturing facilities to produce energy grid products or their components. Energy grid products include large power transformers or any other electrical equipment commonly used for the transmission or distribution of electric energy by public electric utilities. 

Bill· HRH.R. 7595 (118th)referred

TVA IRP Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 March 2024

Bill· HRH.R. 7601 (118th)referred

Bullets Not Batteries Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 March 2024

Bullets Not Batteries Act This bill limits the President's use of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (DPA), which confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in the interest of national defense. Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of certain authorities under the DPA 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. 

Bill· HRH.R. 7577 (118th)referred

CHEERS Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 2024

Creating Hospitality Economic Enhancement for Restaurants and Servers Act or the CHEERS Act This bill treats qualified energy-efficient draft property (energy efficient kegs) as energy efficient commercial building property for purposes of the tax deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings. It defines qualified energy-efficient draft property as property that is principally used in the trade or business of operating a restaurant, bar, or entertainment venue, and that is a stainless steel or aluminum container or related commercial tap equipment used to distribute or sell alcohol.

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