Search Results: keywords:"energy security"

  • H. R. 8650 — To extend, and repeal the waiver authority under, the Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:264

    H.R. 8650 aims to modify the Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019. Specifically, it seeks to extend certain provisions and remove some waiver authorities under the existing act. The bill was introduced by Mr. Barr and has been referred to the Committee on Foreign...

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    H.R. 8650 is a plan to change some rules about keeping Europe's energy supplies safe by extending and changing parts of an older law. It tries to balance safety and rules but some parts aren't very clear on what will happen or why those changes are needed.

  • H. R. 3277 — To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:489

    H. R. 3277, known as the "Energy Emergency Leadership Act," proposes changes to the Department of Energy Organization Act to outline new responsibilities for Assistant Secretaries. These responsibilities focus on handling energy emergencies and improving energy security,...

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    Congress made a new rule to help the people who keep our energy safe from problems, like when the electricity goes out or computers get hacked. This rule gives them special jobs to make sure everyone can have a safe and steady supply of energy, and they work together with other helpers to fix energy problems.

  • S. 4664 — To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to promote the use of artificial intelligence to support the missions of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:5,621

    S. 4664, titled the "Department of Energy AI Act," aims to establish a program under the Secretary of Energy to boost the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for supporting the Department's missions related to science, energy, and national security. The bill includes...

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    The Department of Energy AI Act wants to help computers get really smart so they can take on big jobs for the government, like making energy and keeping everyone safe, and promises to spend a lot of money to make sure smart computer programs are used wisely and taught to lots of different people.

  • S. 914 — To establish an energy threat analysis center in the Department of Energy.
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    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:2,694

    S. 914 aims to establish an Energy Threat Analysis Center within the Department of Energy. The Center's purpose is to boost awareness and analysis of threats to the energy sector and promote collaboration between government and industry for developing strategies to protect...

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    The government wants to create a special team that watches out for things that might harm our energy, like power plants and electricity, and they plan to spend $50 million over five years to do this. But, there are concerns because the rules about how the team works and spends money aren't very clear, which could be a problem.

  • S. 4483 — To extend, and repeal the waiver authority under, the Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:246

    S. 4483 aims to modify the Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2019. It proposes removing a specific subsection of the existing law and sets a new deadline for action to January 1, 2031. The bill underscores the focus on U.S. policy regarding energy security in Europe by extending...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4483 is a bill that wants to change some rules about how the U.S. deals with helping make sure Europe has enough energy. It plans to change or remove some parts of an old law and wants people to make some decisions by the year 2031.

  • H. R. 3277 — An Act To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:316

    H.R. 3277, titled the "Energy Emergency Leadership Act," aims to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act. The bill assigns new responsibilities to the Assistant Secretaries of the Department of Energy, focusing on energy emergencies and security. These new duties...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 3277 wants to make sure the people in charge at the Department of Energy are ready to handle emergencies, like if something goes wrong with the power or computers that help keep our lights on. It asks these leaders to work with others to fix problems quickly and safely.

  • H. R. 3277 — An Act To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes.
    Status:Received in Senate
    Words:295

    H.R. 3277, titled the “Energy Emergency Leadership Act,” proposes amendments to the Department of Energy Organization Act. It aims to expand the roles of Assistant Secretaries in the Department of Energy, focusing on energy emergency and security functions. This includes...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 3277 wants to give special helpers in a government energy department important new jobs. They will help keep energy safe and working well, especially if there's a big problem, like a power outage or cyber attack.

  • S. 3637 — To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,365

    S. 3637 is aimed at amending the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to broaden the definitions related to biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuel. The bill highlights the importance of sustainable aviation fuels in supporting the agricultural sector and...

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    S. 3637 is a bill that wants to change an old law so that special types of fuel, like eco-friendly airplane fuel, are included in farming programs. This bill aims to help farmers and encourage people to make and use cleaner fuel for airplanes.

  • S. RES. 591 — Reaffirming the deep and steadfast partnership between, and the ties that bind, the United States and Canada in support of economic and national security.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:491

    The resolution, S. RES. 591, aims to reinforce the strong relationship between the United States and Canada, focusing on both economic and national security. It recognizes the critical strategic partnership between the two countries, emphasizing shared interests in areas such as trade,...

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    The bill is about the United States and Canada working closely together to be good friends, help each other stay safe, and make sure people have good jobs by sharing things like energy and trade.

  • H. R. 9957 — To direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study of the feasibility of establishing a refined fuel storage reserve in the Western United States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:906

    H.R. 9957 is a bill that instructs the Secretary of Energy to conduct a detailed study on the possibility of creating a refined fuel storage reserve in the Western United States. The study will evaluate potential locations and infrastructure needs, and assess the ability of the reserve to...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9957 is like a homework project for grown-ups where they are figuring out if they should build a big tank in the west to keep extra gasoline, just in case there are emergencies and they need it quickly. They'll check how much it will cost and if it's a good idea to keep everybody safe when there's not enough gas.

  • H. RES. 1104 — Recognizing the 203d anniversary of the War of Greek Independence.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:325

    H. RES. 1104 recognizes the 203rd anniversary of the War of Greek Independence and celebrates the strong relationship between the United States and Greece. The resolution highlights the shared democratic values, historical ties, and mutual support between the two nations. It...

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    There's a plan in the U.S. Congress to celebrate Greece's 203rd birthday of becoming independent and say how much the U.S. and Greece are great friends. It also talks about how important Greece is for keeping peace in its part of the world and how both countries work together to make sure energy is safe and other important things.

  • H. R. 8824 — To require the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to strengthen United States-European nuclear energy cooperation and combat Russian malign influence in the nuclear energy sector in Europe.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,814

    H. R. 8824 aims to improve cooperation between the United States and Europe in the field of nuclear energy while countering Russian influence in this sector. It requires the Secretary of State to develop a strategy that enhances U.S.-European collaboration on nuclear...

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    The bill is about making friends between the U.S. and Europe to share and use nuclear power safely, while also making sure Russia isn't being a sneaky troublemaker. It plans to spend a bunch of money each year to help teach and support Europe's good nuclear energy use.

  • H. RES. 1053 — Reaffirming the deep and steadfast United States-Canada partnership and the ties that bind the two countries in support of economic and national security.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:503

    The proposed resolution, H. RES. 1053, emphasizes the importance of the partnership between the United States and Canada, highlighting their economic and national security ties. It underscores the need to strengthen cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, and climate security, as well as...

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    The United States and Canada want to be really good friends and work together to keep both countries safe and help each other with making money, using energy, and taking care of the environment. This special plan is about them helping each other and solving problems together.

  • S. 4664 — To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to promote the use of artificial intelligence to support the missions of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:12,584

    S. 4664, known as the "Department of Energy AI Act," proposes that the Secretary of Energy establish a program to enhance the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in fulfilling the Department of Energy's missions related to national security, science, and energy. This bill...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to help the United States use computers with smart "brains" called artificial intelligence to do important energy and security jobs better. To do this, it plans to spend a lot of money on research, teaching people about these smart computers, and making sure everything is safe and fair.