Search Results: keywords:"u.s. energy policy"

  • H. R. 1850 — To revise the authority provided to the President to impose export licensing requirements or other restrictions on the export of crude oil from the United States, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:269

    The Continuing Robust and Uninhibited Drilling and Exporting Act or CRUDE Act seeks to change how the U.S. government can control the export of crude oil. It amends existing laws by outlining conditions under which oil exports could be restricted, including...

    Simple Explanation

    The CRUDE Act is a plan to set new rules for when the President can stop other countries from buying oil from the U.S. if it would hurt the U.S. jobs or make oil too expensive. It makes sure special leaders agree on a problem before stopping the sales.

  • H. R. 1949 — To repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:759

    The bill H.R. 1949, titled the "Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025," aims to remove restrictions on the export and import of natural gas in the United States. It grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission exclusive authority to approve or deny applications...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make it easier for the United States to buy and sell natural gas from other countries by giving one group the power to decide if it's a good idea. The President can still say "no" if the deal is with a country that's not friendly.

  • S. 1035 — To prohibit certain exports of natural gas produced or refined in the United States, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:850

    S. 1035 aims to ban the export of natural gas produced or refined in the United States to any foreign country if the intention is to further export that gas through a foreign Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal. The bill highlights concerns about exporting to countries like...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 1035 is a rule that says the U.S. should not send natural gas to other countries if they are just going to send it somewhere else again. The rule is also worried about some problems with Mexico and wants to keep America's economy and safety strong.