Energy (Oil & Gas)

in committee · United States · House Jan 23, 2025

HR 678: Expression of Interest Sensibility Act

This bill amends the Mineral Leasing Act to establish a fee for expressions of interest in oil and gas leasing. It requires the Secretary to charge a fee against the submitter of the first expression of interest if no bid is received at a lease sale, or against the successful bidder if a bid is accepted. Expressions of interest remain valid for at least five years unless a lease sale occurs for that land. The bill directly affects companies seeking to explore or develop oil and gas on federal lands by adding this fee mechanism to the leasing process.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill facilitates oil/gas leasing on federal lands through fee structure, directly advancing fossil fuel energy production within the energy sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 3035: Natural Gas Export Expansion Act

The Natural Gas Export Expansion Act establishes a faster approval process for exporting natural gas to most countries by amending the Natural Gas Act. It eliminates the requirement for a government order for exports to Canada and Mexico, streamlining those transactions. The bill automatically excludes nations under U.S. sanctions from the expedited process and allows the President or Congress to block exports to other countries for national security reasons. This change primarily affects natural gas exporters and the U.S. government, aiming to simplify approvals while maintaining existing restrictions on sanctioned nations.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill streamlines natural gas exports, promoting fossil fuel infrastructure over renewable energy development per indicators favoring fossil fuels.92% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill facilitates natural gas exports, which likely increases fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, weakening environmental protections.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · United States · House Nov 7, 2025

HR 5952: Sustainable International Financial Institutions Act of 2025

This bill requires U.S. representatives at 12 major international financial institutions (including the World Bank and regional development banks) to vote against new fossil fuel projects and support clean energy transitions. It mandates that the U.S. reduce its financial contributions to any institution funding new fossil fuel capacity (e.g., oil, gas, coal projects), depositing the withheld funds into an escrow account until the institution stops such funding. The bill defines fossil fuel broadly to include unconventional sources like oil sands and shale gas, and prohibits U.S. foreign assistance for fossil fuel activities or related infrastructure. These changes directly affect how the U.S. engages with international financial institutions and their funding decisions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly requires U.S. representatives to vote against fossil fuel projects and support clean energy transitions, reducing funding for fossil fuels and directing funds toward clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates U.S. voting against fossil fuel projects, redirects funds from fossil fuels to clean energy transitions, and requires institutions to stop funding new fossil fuel capacity, directly advancing environmental protection and climate goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Oil & Gas Renewable Energy

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in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1281: Natural GAS Act of 2025

The Natural GAS Act of 2025 requires the Department of Energy to conduct a full fuel cycle analysis (referencing a 2009 National Academies report) before setting new energy efficiency standards for residential gas water heaters, furnaces/boilers, and cooktops/ranges/ovens. It mandates that any final rule must certify it won’t cause a significant shift from gas to electric appliances in construction or replacement. Manufacturers must prominently disclose the analysis results on required energy efficiency labels visible to consumers at point-of-sale. The bill exempts small appliance manufacturers (defined in federal regulations) from these requirements.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyPrevents shift from gas to electric appliances, favoring fossil fuels over renewables by blocking efficiency standards that could accelerate electrification.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill mandates preventing shift from gas to electric appliances, maintaining fossil fuel dependence and opposing cleaner energy transition per its certification requirement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Conservation

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2025

HJRES 57: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to "Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-High Pressure High Temperature Updates".

HJRES 57 is a congressional resolution seeking to reject a specific rule issued by the Department of the Interior. It targets the rule titled "Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-High Pressure High Temperature Updates" (published in the Federal Register on August 30, 2024). If approved, this resolution would formally disapprove the rule under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, meaning the rule would have no legal effect. This action directly affects the regulatory framework governing oil and gas operations in high-pressure, high-temperature areas on the Outer Continental Shelf. The resolution is procedural and does not create new policy, but rather seeks to nullify an existing regulation.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyDisapproves Interior rule on oil/gas operations, removing regulatory constraints on fossil fuel production, opposing environmental regulations targeting energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill seeks to disapprove a Department of Interior rule regulating oil and gas operations, which would weaken environmental protections and reduce regulatory oversight of high-pressure high-temperature drilling.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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signed · United States · House Mar 14, 2025

HJRES 35: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".

HJRES 35 is a congressional resolution disapproving an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that established procedures for emissions charges on petroleum and natural gas systems. Specifically, it targets the EPA’s November 2024 rule titled "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions," which would have required companies to pay fees based on emissions. The resolution, passed by both chambers in February 2025, nullifies the rule, preventing it from taking effect. This directly affects oil and gas companies subject to the EPA’s emissions regulations, removing a specific compliance mechanism they would have faced.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyDisapproves EPA rule imposing emissions fees on oil/gas, weakening regulatory standards for fossil fuels95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill disapproves EPA rule requiring emissions fees from petroleum/gas companies, removing regulatory requirements that would have reduced pollution and strengthened environmental protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Climate Change

in committee · United States · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 425: Enhancing Energy Recovery Act

This bill amends the federal tax credit for carbon capture (Section 45Q) to expand eligibility for companies capturing carbon dioxide. It adds new qualifying uses for the credit, including using captured carbon as a "tertiary injectant" in oil/gas extraction projects and certain other storage methods. The credit amount is set at $17 per metric ton for 2025-2026, then adjusted annually for inflation after 2026. The changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, directly affecting businesses engaged in carbon capture and storage.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyExpands tax credits for carbon capture in oil/gas extraction, favoring fossil fuels over renewable energy development95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax credits for carbon capture (Section 45Q), promoting CO2 capture to reduce emissions. Despite use in oil extraction, the bill directly incentivizes emissions reduction technology.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 16, 2025

S 144: Farm to Fly Act of 2025

S 144, the Farm to Fly Act of 2025, directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to integrate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into existing bioenergy programs. It defines SAF as clean jet fuel meeting strict environmental standards - requiring at least a 50% reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to petroleum jet fuel - and explicitly includes SAF in USDA manufacturing assistance programs for biorefineries. The bill mandates a new USDA collaboration initiative to coordinate across agencies, leverage farmers' resources, and advance SAF development through public-private partnerships. This policy change directly affects U.S. farmers (by creating new markets for feedstocks) and the aviation sector (by expanding clean fuel supply), while advancing the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge goals.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates USDA integration of SAF requiring 50% emissions reduction, funds biorefineries for renewable aviation fuel, advancing clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 50% lifecycle GHG reduction for SAF, integrates clean aviation fuel into USDA programs, and funds biorefineries for sustainable fuel production.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) integration into transportation infrastructure via USDA programs, meeting strict emissions standards for clean jet fuel.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Renewable Energy Climate Change Airports Tags Agriculture

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passed · United States · House Dec 8, 2025

HR 1949: Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025

This bill amends the Natural Gas Act to give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) exclusive authority to approve U.S. LNG export terminal projects, requiring FERC to deem such exports consistent with the public interest. It directly affects natural gas companies seeking to build or expand export facilities and streamlines FERC's review process by removing prior requirements for interagency coordination. The bill clarifies that FERC's decisions won't override existing sanctions laws, including restrictions on trade with countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism under current law. This change aims to accelerate domestic LNG export projects while maintaining legal safeguards for national security and foreign policy.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill streamlines LNG export approvals, promoting fossil fuel infrastructure over renewable energy development by removing barriers for natural gas projects.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill streamlines LNG export approvals and removes interagency coordination, likely increasing fossil fuel exports and reducing environmental oversight.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · United States · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 2820: California Clean Coast Act of 2025

HR 2820, the California Clean Coast Act of 2025, prohibits new oil and gas leasing and related activities in federal waters off California's coast starting from its enactment date. This directly affects oil and gas companies seeking to develop new offshore resources in California’s outer Continental Shelf areas. The bill preserves existing leases issued before the law’s effective date but bans all future preleasing, leasing, and related activities in those waters. It represents a permanent federal policy change for California’s coastal offshore regions, with no impact on current leaseholders.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBans new oil/gas leasing in CA federal waters, restricting fossil fuel development and aligning with opposition to fossil fuels.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans new offshore oil/gas leasing to prevent pollution and protect coastal ecosystems, advancing environmental conservation as per bill's prohibition of harmful activities in federal waters.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Coastal & Flood Protection

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