H. J. RES. 173 is a joint resolution in which Congress expresses disapproval of a specific rule from the Department of Energy. This rule concerns the Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters. If the resolution is enacted, the rule will be invalidated and have...
Congress is thinking about stopping a new rule that wants people to use water heaters that save energy. They don't say why, but they might think it's not a good idea.
S. 4070 proposes changes to the Clean Air Act, focusing on the definition and regulation of "small refineries" within the Renewable Fuel Program. The bill seeks to redefine "small refinery" as a company that processes no more than 200,000 barrels of crude oil per day or...
S. 4070 wants to change the rules for who can be called a "small refinery," like factories that make oil for cars, by saying it must be a small company that doesn't make too much oil or have too many workers. It also asks special helpers to make sure these small factories get help when they need it, but the rules aren’t very clear right now, which could make it harder and slower for them to get that help.
H.R. 8674, also known as the "Milestones for Advanced Nuclear Fuel Act," proposes creating milestone-based projects to advance nuclear fuel development and demonstration. It amends existing legislation to promote technologies related to nuclear fuel supply chains, aiming for...
The bill wants to help create new projects to make special fuel for nuclear power plants in the U.S. and find better ways to recycle used fuel. These projects will be led by the Department of Energy to test new ideas and potentially help make this fuel in safer and cleaner ways.
S. 5198, titled the "Small Energy Producers Performance Enhancement Act," proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It allows small producers of oil and natural gas to establish special accounts for well remediation and restoration, offering them deductions for contributions made...
This bill lets small oil and gas companies save money in special accounts to fix and close old wells, and they can subtract some of this money from their taxes each year to help pay for these projects. But there are rules on how much they can save, who can use these accounts, and what happens if they don't follow the rules.
H. R. 6395 aims to modify the Energy Act of 2020 by mandating the involvement of the Secretary of Health and Human Services in discussions led by the Secretary of the Interior. These discussions are about deciding which minerals, elements, substances, and materials are...
In this bill, they want to make sure that when important people talk about which minerals and materials are really important, they also listen to the person who cares about keeping people healthy. This is so they can think about health too, not just the minerals' usefulness.
S. 4080 proposes that the Secretary of Energy conduct a thorough study on the ability of energy resources in the U.S. to reliably meet electricity demand. The study will examine how the retirement of certain power plants and changes in energy needs affect the power supply, as...
The bill wants the person in charge of energy to study if we have enough power to keep our lights on now and in the future, and then write a report to tell important people what they find. This will help people make sure we have enough electricity as old power plants close and new ones, like wind or solar, are used more.
H. RES. 1175 expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives that hydropower is crucial for a comprehensive energy strategy that strengthens U.S. national security. The resolution highlights the benefits of hydropower, such as its reliability, role in reducing energy costs, and...
The bill says that using energy from water (hydropower) is very important to keep America safe and strong. It wants the people in charge to make more plans to use this kind of energy.
S. 5320, known as the "Renewable Energy Certainty Act," proposes changes to the National Energy Conservation Policy Act. It allows federal agencies to enter into long-term contracts, up to 30 years, for purchasing energy from renewable sources and cogeneration facilities. The...
S. 5320, called the "Renewable Energy Certainty Act," is about letting the government make long-term deals, up to 30 years, to buy clean energy, like solar or wind, to help the environment. It also wants to make sure there are clear rules so everyone knows how to make these deals happen without confusion.
H. R. 8161, also known as the “Electric Act,” aims to stop the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Army from closing down any energy generation sources, like hydropower dams, if doing so would cause electricity rates to rise by more than 10% or decrease energy...
The bill wants to make sure energy places, like big dams, don't shut down if it means people will have to pay a lot more for electricity or if the lights might not work as well. If they do close, they have to be replaced with something just as strong to keep the power on and prices low.
H. R. 8446, titled the "Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2024," proposes an amendment to the Energy Act of 2020. This bill aims to expand the definition of "critical mineral" to include critical materials as determined by the Secretary of Energy. The amendment requires...
H. R. 8446 wants to change the rules so that more important materials, like certain metals and elements, are officially considered super-important for building cool things and keeping the country safe. If the person in charge decides something is important, it has to be added to the special list in under two months.
S. J. RES. 58 is a joint resolution in the U.S. Congress expressing disapproval of a specific rule put forward by the Department of Energy. This rule pertains to energy conservation standards for consumer furnaces, as detailed in a December 2023 Federal Register notice. The...
S. J. RES. 58 is like a big "no thank you" from Congress to a new rule about saving energy at home with furnaces. They decided they don't want this rule to happen, but they didn't say exactly why.
S. J. RES. 58 is a resolution by the United States Congress that seeks to overturn a rule set by the Department of Energy. This rule is related to the "Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces", which was recorded in the Federal Register on December 18, 2023. If...
Congress made a decision to stop a new rule about furnace energy-saving standards from the Department of Energy, so those rules won't be used anymore.
H.R. 1449, titled the “Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act” or the “CLEAN Act,” proposes changes to the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. It aims to increase the frequency of leasing opportunities for geothermal energy development by shortening the time between lease...
H.R. 1449 wants to change the rules so there are more chances each year to find and use hot water underground, which can help make energy, and makes sure that if this chance is canceled, it is replaced quickly. It also tells the people in charge to make decisions about using this hot water faster, but some worry this might cause problems if it's too rushed.
H. CON. RES. 90 is a resolution put forward in the House of Representatives to criticize the Biden administration for stopping the issuance of permits for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG). The resolution argues that this halt in permits is effectively a ban, negatively...
The people in charge want the president to let the U.S. sell a special type of gas called LNG to other countries because they believe it helps make friends, keep jobs, and care for the Earth. They are upset because they think stopping these sales can cause problems for everyone.
H. R. 1449, also known as the “Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act” or the “CLEAN Act,” aims to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970. The bill intends to increase the frequency of geothermal lease sales to annually instead of every two years, ensure that if a lease...
H. R. 1449 is a new rule that asks to sell special permissions to use underground heat for making energy every year instead of every two years. If a sale gets canceled, they must have another one that year, and they need to quickly decide who gets to drill wells for this energy.
H. R. 10104 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives aimed at amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The purpose of the bill is to prevent double benefits for second generation biofuels by ensuring that these fuels cannot receive both the clean fuel...
The bill wants to make sure that special cars running on certain plant-based fuels don't get two treats when they should only get one. It also gives these special fuels a longer time to enjoy their treats.
The bill, titled the “Combating Global Poverty Through Energy Development Act,” is designed to influence international financial institutions to support energy projects involving coal, oil, natural gas, and civil nuclear energy. It instructs U.S. representatives at these institutions to...
The bill wants to help countries get energy like coal, oil, and natural gas by making sure big international banks don't stop giving money for these energy projects. It asks people from the U.S. to work hard so these banks change their rules if they try to limit this kind of funding.
H.R. 8665 is a bill that aims to enhance geothermal energy technologies in the United States by amending the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. It focuses on research and development of supercritical and closed-loop geothermal systems, which involve extracting...
H.R. 8665 is about helping scientists and engineers figure out new ways to get energy from under the ground by using very hot rocks, so we can have more clean energy. It also makes sure they have money to do this research and keep track of all the important information they find.
S. 5157, titled the “Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Act of 2024,” requires the Secretary of Energy to commission an independent study on new technologies and opportunities for recycling spent nuclear fuel. The study will analyze various aspects, including the...
The bill wants smart people to look at ways to reuse old nuclear fuel instead of throwing it away, kind of like recycling. These experts will study if it's a good idea and if there are any risks, and then tell the government what they find out.
H.R. 1042 aims to prohibit the import of low-enriched uranium from Russia into the United States. The law, which will be effective 90 days after its enactment, allows for exceptions if no alternative uranium sources are available or if it's in the national interest, but such...
The bill says that the United States will stop buying a type of special fuel called low-enriched uranium from Russia, but there are some exceptions if there's no other choice or it's very important for the country, and this rule will end in 2040.
S. 4852, titled the “New England Coastal Protection Act,” is a bill introduced in the Senate on July 30, 2024. The bill seeks to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the leasing of areas for oil and gas exploration or production off the coasts of New...
In simple terms, this bill wants to stop anyone from looking for or getting oil and gas from the ocean near the New England states, because they want to keep those areas safe from drilling.
H. J. RES. 111 is a resolution in the 118th Congress that seeks to disapprove a rule submitted by the Department of Energy. This rule relates to the Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces. The resolution, if passed, would prevent the rule from taking effect,...
H. J. RES. 111 is a plan from Congress to say "no" to a certain rule about using less energy in home furnaces. If they decide against it, the rule will not happen, and things will stay the way they are now.
The bill H. R. 9362, titled the “Reinforcing the Grid Against Extreme Weather Act of 2024,” aims to strengthen the ability to transfer electricity across different regions in the U.S. It directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to create regulations for measuring and...
The bill wants to make sure that electricity can easily move from one area to another, especially when bad things like storms happen. It asks a special group to come up with rules to help electricity travel better between nearby places, making it safer and cheaper for everyone.
H.R. 9202, known as the "Nuclear Waste Reprocessing Act," aims to guide the Secretary of Energy to support the commercialization of reprocessing spent nuclear fuel in the U.S. The bill emphasizes the importance of reprocessing to address nuclear waste challenges and foster...
H.R. 9202 is a plan to help the U.S. find ways to turn old nuclear waste into something useful by working with technology companies and making new rules. The Secretary of Energy will check on how things are going and tell Congress how well it's working.
H.R. 6185, titled the "Guaranteeing Reliable Infrastructure Development Act" or the "GRID Act," seeks to enhance coordination among Federal agencies when they propose regulations that could significantly impact the reliability of the bulk-power system in North America. It...
The GRID Act is a new rule that wants different parts of the government to talk to each other when making big changes that could mess up electricity systems, like the power lines that bring electricity to homes. It makes sure everyone shares their ideas and reasons, so nobody accidentally causes a big power problem and everyone can see what's happening.
H. R. 6009, titled the “Restoring American Energy Dominance Act,” requires the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw a proposed rule concerning fluid mineral leases and the leasing process. This rule was previously published on July 24, 2023, in the Federal...
H. R. 6009 is a proposal that wants to stop a plan about how to handle certain land leases for oil and gas. It asks that this plan be canceled and says similar rules shouldn't be made in the future.
H. J. RES. 154 is a joint resolution that seeks congressional disapproval of a specific rule from the Bureau of Land Management. This rule pertains to the procedures for acquiring and managing fluid mineral leases in the United States. The resolution declares that the rule, which was...
H. J. RES. 154 is a suggestion from Congress to undo a new rule about how they manage and get oil and gas leases on public land. They think the rule should be canceled and not be followed anymore.
H. J. RES. 20 is a joint resolution allowing Congress to disapprove a specific rule from the Department of Energy. This rule involves energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters, which was published in the Federal Register on December 26,...
H. J. RES. 20 is like asking to cancel a new rule about saving power with certain water heaters. If Congress agrees, the rule will go away, and the water heaters won't have to follow the new power-saving ideas.
S. 4786 proposes that if the Federal Trade Commission finds a person or company with a federal oil and gas lease has worked with certain countries to illegally manipulate oil or gas prices, the Secretary of the Interior must cancel their leases and prevent them from renewing...
If a company in the United States has land from the government to get oil or gas, and it gets caught teaming up with other countries to cheat by changing prices unfairly, the government will take away their land and not let them get more in the future.
H. R. 6009, known as the “Restoring American Energy Dominance Act,” requires the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to withdraw a proposed rule regarding fluid mineral leases and the leasing process, which was published on July 24, 2023. The bill mandates that...
H. R. 6009 is a bill that tells a government agency to forget about making new rules about using certain natural resources underground, like gas and oil, and they have to stop thinking about similar rules in the future, too.
H.R. 9527, titled the “Protecting Our Land from Federal Overreach Act of 2024,” aims to change the Federal Power Act in two main ways. First, it seeks to stop the use of federal funds for exercising eminent domain to build or modify electric transmission facilities, meaning the government...
H.R. 9527 is like a rule that says the big group called the government can't use its money to take people's land to build electric power lines. Instead, it lets the smaller groups called states decide if they want to let builders put up these power lines where they live.
H. RES. 1395 expresses the House of Representatives' view that it's unacceptable for the United States to fall behind China and Russia in nuclear energy production and market share. The resolution highlights the extensive nuclear advancements and future plans of China and Russia compared to...
The bill says it's not okay that China and Russia are making more nuclear power than the USA. It wants the USA to make more nuclear power so it can be a big leader in the world again.
H.R. 9787 aims to change the Internal Revenue Code by stopping the use of foreign feedstocks in getting clean fuel production credits. This means the clean fuel must come from materials produced or grown in the U.S. The bill also extends the availability of these clean fuel...
H.R. 9787 is a bill that says people can get a special reward for making clean fuel, but only if they use materials from the U.S., not from other countries. It also plans to keep this reward available until the end of 2034, which is longer than was originally planned.
H.R. 6009, titled the “Restoring American Energy Dominance Act,” mandates that the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) withdraw a specific proposed rule about fluid mineral leases and the leasing process. This rule was initially published in the Federal Register...
H.R. 6009 wants to stop a new rule about oil and gas leases on public land, telling the people in charge to cancel it and not try to make any similar rule in the future.
S. J. RES. 58 is a joint resolution introduced in the Senate that seeks to revoke a rule submitted by the Department of Energy. This rule is related to energy conservation standards for consumer furnaces. If enacted, the resolution would nullify the rule, rendering it...
Congress is thinking about stopping a new rule that tells people how much energy their home furnaces should save, but they haven't said why or what will happen if they do.
S. 3655 is a bill that aims to stop the selling and reduction of petroleum products from the United States' Strategic Petroleum Reserve if the President has recently stopped certain areas of land from being leased for oil and gas production. The bill outlines that this...
This bill says that if the President stops certain lands from being used to get oil and gas, then the government can't sell oil from its special emergency storage unless there is a really big problem, like a war or a natural disaster.
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