Energy

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 16, 2026

S 5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026

This bill establishes a comprehensive sanctions framework targeting the Russian government and its affiliated entities in response to ongoing military actions. It authorizes the President to block assets, revoke visas, and prohibit financial transactions for Russian officials, military leaders, and foreign persons supporting Russia's defense industry or undermining Ukraine. The legislation also bans U.S. investments in Russian energy sectors, prohibits the purchase of Russian sovereign debt, and imposes high tariffs on Russian imports while restricting crude oil purchases by specific foreign nations. Additionally, the bill prevents Russian companies from listing on U.S. stock exchanges and includes mechanisms for terminating sanctions only if Russia signs a peace agreement accepted by Ukraine and ceases hostilities.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill bans US investments in Russian energy sectors and prohibits purchasing Russian sovereign debt, restricting access to that energy market.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · Senate May 20, 2026

S 4588: Taxing Buybacks from Big Oil Windfalls Act

This bill increases the corporate tax rate on stock buybacks to 25 percent for large oil and gas companies that meet specific revenue and operational criteria. It targets corporations with an average annual gross receipt of at least $1 billion that are primarily engaged in producing, refining, processing, transporting, or distributing oil or natural gas. The higher tax rate applies only to stock repurchases made after the bill is enacted and before gasoline prices fall below $2.937 per gallon for five consecutive weeks. If gasoline prices drop below this threshold, the special tax provision ceases to apply, and companies may claim a partial reduction in their tax liability based on the duration of the high-price period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases corporate tax on oil buybacks, closing a loophole and generating revenue for public funds.85% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes higher taxes on major oil and gas companies, restricting their financial flexibility and potentially increasing energy costs or hindering industry operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · House Mar 17, 2026

HR 7957: Preserve the Traditional Cultural Place Chí’chil Biłdagoteel Historic District Act

This bill designates the Chí'chil Biłdagoteel Historic District, a traditional cultural place significant to Western Apache and other Native American tribes, as protected land within the Tonto National Forest. It prohibits mining, toxic waste disposal, pipeline construction, and other development activities on the area to preserve its cultural and natural integrity. The legislation requires the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain the land in its natural condition, consult with affected tribes, and ensure continued access for traditional religious and cultural practices. By withdrawing the land from public land laws and mining rights, the bill prevents future extraction projects that could damage sacred sites, water sources, and ecosystems.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits mining, pipeline construction, and toxic waste disposal on protected land, restricting energy infrastructure and resource extraction activities.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill protects natural land from mining, toxic waste, and development, preserving environmental integrity and natural resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure Conservation Forestry Public Lands Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 17, 2026

S 4111: Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act

This bill proposes a new windfall profits tax on crude oil producers and importers, targeting companies that extract or import more than 300,000 barrels of oil per day. The tax rate would be 50% of the amount by which current crude oil prices exceed a baseline set at the 2025 average, with adjustments for inflation in subsequent years. Revenue collected from this tax would be placed in a dedicated fund and then rebated directly to individual taxpayers as a credit against their income taxes. The rebate amount would be calculated quarterly based on the total tax revenue collected and distributed to eligible individuals, with higher amounts for joint filers and income-based phase-outs. The bill applies to oil extracted or imported after December 31, 2025, and includes provisions for territories with mirror tax systems to receive equivalent benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes windfall profits tax on oil companies and rebates revenue to individual taxpayers, increasing government revenue while providing tax relief to individuals.85% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes windfall profits tax on crude oil producers, which restricts fossil fuel industry operations and could increase energy costs for consumers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Tax Credits Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2467: America's Red Rock Wilderness Act

HR 2467, America's Red Rock Wilderness Act, would designate approximately 1.3 million acres of public land across Utah as wilderness areas, protecting them from development and managing them for conservation. The bill specifically designates 77 wilderness areas in the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau regions, including lands within existing national monuments like Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears. It includes provisions for water rights protection, allows continued livestock grazing under certain conditions, and withdraws the designated lands from mining and mineral leasing. The bill also ensures Tribal rights are protected and requires the Secretary of the Interior to administer these areas according to wilderness management standards.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill designates public lands as wilderness, restricting potential energy development and infrastructure projects on those lands.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentDesignates 1.3M acres as wilderness to protect from development and manage for conservation, directly advancing environmental protection and natural resource conservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Jun 11, 2025

HR 3930: Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025

This bill codifies existing protections for designated roadless areas within the National Forest System by prohibiting new road construction, road reconstruction, and logging in these areas. It directly affects National Forest lands already identified as "inventoried roadless areas" under the current Roadless Rule, which covers roughly 58 million acres. The key mechanism requires the Secretary of Agriculture to enforce these prohibitions, maintaining current protections without expanding restrictions to other lands or altering existing multiple-use management. The bill does not create new protected areas but legally solidifies the existing regulatory framework to preserve ecological and recreational values.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts road construction and logging in National Forest areas, limiting access for energy exploration and infrastructure development.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMaintains 58M acres of roadless areas by prohibiting logging/roads, protecting forests per current rule.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill prohibits new road construction in national forest roadless areas, restricting transportation infrastructure development in designated zones.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Forestry Public Lands Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · House Apr 29, 2025

HR 3067: Arctic Refuge Protection Act

HR 3067, the Arctic Refuge Protection Act, repeals the existing oil and gas program for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and designates approximately 1.56 million acres of the refuge's Coastal Plain as wilderness. This directly affects federal management of the ANWR, halting potential oil drilling in the designated area. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to administer the newly designated wilderness area under the Wilderness Act, treating it as part of the existing wilderness within ANWR. The change prevents future oil and gas development on this specific portion of the refuge.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyHalts oil drilling in ANWR, restricting fossil fuel development in protected wilderness, directly opposing fossil fuel extraction in the designated area.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill repeals oil drilling program in Arctic Refuge, designates 1.56M acres as wilderness, halting development and protecting natural habitat from environmental harm.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 2849: West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025

HR 2849, the West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025, prohibits federal oil and gas exploration, development, and production on the outer Continental Shelf off the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington. It directly affects oil and gas companies seeking leases in four specific planning areas: Washington/Oregon, Northern California, Central California, and Southern California. The bill amends existing law to block the Secretary from issuing any leases or authorizations for these activities in those designated zones. This creates a permanent ban on offshore drilling in these regions, replacing previous federal leasing plans.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks federal oil/gas exploration on West Coast outer Continental Shelf, directly restricting fossil fuel energy production activities.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits oil/gas drilling on West Coast outer continental shelf, preventing pollution and habitat destruction per bill summary95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 2881: COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025

HR 2881, the COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025, prohibits the federal government from issuing new oil and gas leases in four specific coastal planning areas: the North Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Straits of Florida. This directly affects the Department of the Interior (specifically the Secretary) and oil and gas companies seeking to explore or develop resources in these regions. The bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to ban all new leasing authorizations in these areas, as defined by the 2024-2029 leasing program notice. It does not affect existing leases or operations but prevents future development in these designated coastal zones.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits new oil/gas leases in coastal areas, restricting fossil fuel development and opposing expansion of traditional energy production.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits new offshore oil/gas leases in ecologically sensitive coastal zones, preventing habitat destruction and pollution risks from drilling activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Coastal & Flood Protection

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 4, 2025

S 837: Defending American Jobs and Affordable Energy Act of 2025

This bill repeals four executive orders issued on January 20, 2025, which related to energy policy and environmental agreements. It directly affects federal agencies responsible for implementing those orders, prohibiting the use of federal funds for any of their provisions. The key mechanism is an immediate ban on funding for the orders' implementation upon the bill's enactment, effectively canceling their legal force.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals four energy/environmental executive orders and bans federal funding for their implementation, directly weakening existing energy policy frameworks.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals environmental executive orders and defunds their implementation, directly weakening existing environmental protections and agreements.95% confidence

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