Search Results: keywords:"energy costs"

  • H. CON. RES. 86 — Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:115

    H. CON. RES. 86 expresses the opinion of Congress that implementing a carbon tax would negatively impact the U.S. economy. The resolution outlines that such a tax would increase energy costs, harm economic growth, and put a burden on lower-income families and specific...

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    In this bill, Congress is saying that they think charging extra money for pollution (a carbon tax) would hurt how money and jobs work in America, making things cost more and making it tougher for people, especially those who don’t have a lot of money.

  • H. RES. 1493 — Strongly condemning Vice President Kamala Harris for championing policies that would exacerbate the national debt and reduce energy independence.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:223

    H. RES. 1493 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress, strongly criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris for supporting policies believed to increase the national debt and undermine energy independence in the United States. The resolution points out...

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    A group in the U.S. House of Representatives is upset with Vice President Harris because they think her ideas for the environment might make the country owe more money and buy more energy from other countries. They want to say out loud that they don't like her plans.

  • H. R. 9935 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable tax credit for the addition of skirting to certain manufactured homes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:662

    H.R. 9935 proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to introduce a refundable tax credit. This credit, amounting to 20% of the costs, is available to individuals who pay for skirting on certain manufactured homes during the tax year. However, the credit cannot exceed $500 and...

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    H.R. 9935 wants to give people money back when they put a special cover around their mobile homes to make them warmer in winter and cooler in summer, but they can only get up to $500 back and need to earn less than some big numbers to qualify.

  • H. R. 10207 — To amend the Natural Gas Act to require that impacts to climate stability, consumer energy costs, and environmental justice be considered in a determination of whether proposed exportation of natural gas is in the public interest, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,762

    H. R. 10207 seeks to modify the Natural Gas Act to ensure that when deciding if exporting natural gas is in the public interest, factors such as climate change impact, consumer energy costs, and environmental justice are considered. The bill mandates that the Secretary of...

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    H.R. 10207 is a plan to make sure when deciding to send natural gas to other countries, people will check how it affects climate change, costs, and communities, with everyone getting a chance to share their thoughts.

  • H. RES. 987 — Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:291

    House Resolution 987, introduced in the 118th Congress, criticizes the energy policies of the Biden administration, labeling them as harmful and anti-American. The resolution argues that these policies increase energy costs, hinder domestic production, and heighten dependency on foreign...

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    In this bill, some people say that the rules about energy from the President's team are bad and make things cost more. They want America to make its own energy so everyone can have enough and it doesn't cost too much.

  • H. R. 5482 — To prevent energy poverty and ensure that at-risk communities have access to affordable energy.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:3,090

    H.R. 5482, titled the "Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act of 2024," aims to ensure that at-risk communities have access to affordable and reliable energy. The bill recognizes at-risk communities as those that are low-income, minority, rural, elderly, or consist of American...

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    H.R. 5482 wants to make sure everyone can pay for energy, like electricity and gas, especially people who might struggle like those with low income or who live in certain communities. It wants the government to check if any new rules might make it harder for these people to afford energy.

  • H. CON. RES. 86 — Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:108

    H. CON. RES. 86 expresses the opinion of Congress that implementing a carbon tax would harm the United States economy. The resolution states that such a tax would increase energy and essential costs, negatively impact vulnerable populations, and drive jobs and businesses overseas. It argues...

    Simple Explanation

    Congress is saying that if they make people pay extra money for using things like gas and electricity (like a carbon tax), it might make things more expensive and hurt jobs, so they think it's not a good idea for America.