Energy

in committee · United States · House Feb 24, 2026

HRES 1076: Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the first export shipment of liquefied natural gas produced in the lower 48 States.

HRES 1076 is a House resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the first U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export shipment from the lower 48 states, which occurred on February 24, 2016. The resolution celebrates this milestone as a historic achievement in American energy production, highlighting its role in supporting over 273,000 annual jobs and $400 billion in economic growth over the past decade. It honors the workers and communities involved and acknowledges LNG exports' contribution to U.S. economic growth, energy security, and global partnerships. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely expresses recognition of a past event.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill celebrates LNG export milestone, highlighting economic benefits of fossil fuel energy production, advancing natural gas exports as a key energy sector achievement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 31, 2025

S 2598: Forest Bioeconomy Act

The Forest Bioeconomy Act (S 2598) establishes new programs to advance the commercial use of forest materials. It creates a Forest Service Office of Technology Transfer led by a Chief Commercialization Officer to help turn research into marketable products, including renewable fuels and mass timber construction. The bill also launches a small business voucher program providing funding for forest product companies to collaborate with Forest Service research facilities, with cost-sharing requirements. Additionally, it mandates a national mass timber science program to support research on tall wood buildings, focusing on safety, carbon impact, and industry needs. These provisions directly affect the Forest Service, forest product manufacturers, small businesses, and architects developing sustainable construction projects.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly promotes renewable fuels via forest material commercialization programs and establishes technology transfer for clean energy products.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes renewable fuels and mass timber construction, both environmental benefits, via funding and commercialization programs for forest materials.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates Forest Service Technology Transfer Office and funds commercializing research into products like renewable fuels, advancing tech application in forest industry.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Tags Small Business

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 3, 2025

S 818: Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act

This bill establishes a federal research program to improve the identification, plugging, and repurposing of abandoned oil and gas wells. It directs the Secretary to create a program focused on developing better remote sensing technologies, understanding methane emissions from wells, and finding cost-effective methods for plugging and repurposing wells (like for geothermal energy). The program requires coordination with universities, national labs, and private companies, and authorizes $30 million in 2026 increasing to $35 million by 2030. It directly affects federal agencies managing energy and environmental programs, and aims to address environmental risks from wells no longer in use.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds research to repurpose oil/gas wells for geothermal energy (renewable), promoting clean energy infrastructure development and methane reduction.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAddresses methane emissions from abandoned wells and promotes geothermal repurposing, reducing emissions and advancing clean energy solutions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Hazardous Materials

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in committee · United States · House Oct 6, 2025

HR 5692: Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act

This bill establishes a $1 billion Marine Energy Acceleration Fund to advance marine energy technologies like tidal and wave power. It allocates $600 million for 20+ pilot projects that connect to local grids, prioritizing rural, tribal, and low-income communities, while $230 million funds research to cut costs and improve efficiency. The bill also dedicates $50 million to assess 50 coastal sites for energy potential, $85 million for workforce programs near project sites, and $15 million to streamline federal permitting. These provisions directly affect marine energy developers, coastal communities, and federal agencies like the Department of Energy, aiming to accelerate deployment through targeted funding and regulatory support.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds $1B for tidal/wave renewable energy projects, research, and workforce programs, advancing marine energy infrastructure per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds marine energy (tidal/wave) projects, promoting clean renewable energy development to reduce emissions and advance environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates $85M for workforce programs near marine energy project sites, directly supporting job creation and training in target communities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Energy Resilience Coastal & Flood Protection

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 2444: End Polluter Welfare Act of 2025

This bill eliminates government subsidies for fossil fuel production by increasing royalties for oil and gas extraction, terminating tax credits for fossil fuel companies, and prohibiting government funding for fossil fuel projects. It repeals recent legislation that provided fossil fuel subsidies, including provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act, and requires a study of additional subsidies. The bill affects fossil fuel companies, government agencies, and financial institutions that support fossil fuel development. Key provisions would take effect for production and tax years beginning after the bill's enactment.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill terminates fossil fuel tax credits, prohibits government funding for fossil fuels, and repeals subsidies. This reduces government spending and tax benefits for the industry, directly opposing budget/tax support for fossil fuels.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill eliminates fossil fuel subsidies and repeals related provisions, directly reducing dependence on fossil fuels per summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill eliminates fossil fuel subsidies and terminates tax credits, directly reducing financial support for polluting industries and aligning with environmental protection goals by curbing fossil fuel production and pollution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 15, 2026

S 1327: Advancing GETs Act of 2025

Senate Bill 1327, the Advancing GETs Act of 2025, creates a shared savings program for developers who install grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) - hardware or software that improves grid capacity, efficiency, or reliability. Developers receive 10-25% of cost savings (over 3 years) from their GET investments, but only if savings exceed four times the installation cost. The bill also requires transmission operators to submit annual reports on congestion costs and establishes a federal guide to help utilities implement GETs. It directly affects GET developers and transmission operators, with key mechanisms including the savings threshold, mandatory reporting, and technical assistance resources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes grid efficiency/reliability via incentives for GETs, directly advancing energy infrastructure modernization and clean grid investments.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes grid efficiency via GETs, reducing energy waste and emissions - indirect environmental benefit aligns with support stance80% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Transmission

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2026

HR 6287: REAP Modernization Act of 2025

The REAP Modernization Act of 2025 updates the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to better support rural agricultural and small business renewable energy projects. It requires the program to actively promote greenhouse gas emission reductions through funded projects, expands eligibility to include producer cooperatives and nongovernmental organizations, and increases the climate benefit consideration from 25% to 50% in project evaluations. The bill also establishes a streamlined application process, mandates a study on dual-use energy systems (combining farming with renewable energy on the same land), and adjusts funding rules to prioritize underutilized renewable technologies. These changes directly affect rural farmers, cooperatives, and small businesses seeking grants for solar, wind, or other renewable energy installations on agricultural properties.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly updates REAP to promote renewable energy projects, requires greenhouse gas reduction, expands eligibility, and increases climate benefit consideration to 50%, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly requires GHG emission reductions, increases climate benefit consideration to 50%, and expands renewable energy project support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Solar Climate Change Tags Agriculture Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 2813: Small Modular Reactor Commercialization Act of 2025

This bill updates federal definitions and policies to support small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). It increases the size threshold for SMRs from 300 megawatts to 500 megawatts per reactor unit (and adjusts combined capacity limits), ensuring projects within this range qualify for federal funding. The bill requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Energy to revise their guidance to align with these new definitions and creates a federal working group to assess U.S. competitiveness in SMR manufacturing and commercialization. These changes directly affect nuclear developers, manufacturers, and federal agencies managing energy policy and regulation.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes nuclear energy infrastructure by adjusting federal funding thresholds for SMRs, aligning with clean energy investment goals per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes clean energy by supporting small modular nuclear reactors, which reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance environmental protection through low-carbon power generation.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill advances nuclear technology commercialization by updating definitions and increasing funding thresholds for small modular reactors, promoting technological innovation in energy sector.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear

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in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 6529: Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act

HR 6529, the Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act, mandates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to hold a technical conference within 90 days of enactment. The conference will include AI data centers, utilities, and ratepayer advocates to develop strategies protecting residential and small commercial customers from rising energy costs caused by large energy users. FERC must then submit a report with recommendations to Congress within 180 days. This procedural bill directly affects households and small businesses facing potential rate increases due to AI data center energy demands.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProtects residential/small commercial customers from AI data center energy cost increases, aligning with consumer protection in energy policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · United States · House Oct 28, 2025

HR 5845: Las Americas Energy Security Act

The Las Americas Energy Security Act establishes a $100 million annual sovereign lending program (2026-2031) to support eligible Latin American and Caribbean countries in transitioning to clean energy and improving energy security. It funds renewable energy projects, battery solutions, and technical assistance, while requiring projects to prioritize U.S. goods/services, avoid Chinese/Russian state entities, and benefit marginalized communities. The program targets countries meeting specific criteria, such as being Caribbean Basin Recovery Act beneficiaries or members of democratic alliances like CARICOM. It mandates annual reports on program effectiveness and includes strict anti-corruption and environmental safeguards for funded projects.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill allocates $100M annually for renewable energy projects, battery solutions, and clean energy infrastructure in Latin America, explicitly advancing clean energy transition and energy security.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds renewable energy projects and clean energy transition, directly promoting environmental protection and climate action per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Renewable Energy

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