Energy (Oil & Gas)

in committee · United States · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 8222: End Russian Oil Windfalls Act

This bill prohibits the sale and delivery of Russian crude oil and petroleum products that were loaded onto vessels after March 5, 2026, and bans future Treasury licenses for such transactions. It requires the President to impose sanctions within 30 days on Russian individuals and entities involved in oil and gas extraction, refinement, or maritime transportation, including blocking their U.S.-based assets and revoking their U.S. visas. The legislation includes exceptions for humanitarian goods like food and medicine, as well as intelligence and national security activities. Additionally, the bill mandates regular reports to Congress on Russian oil export volumes, revenues, and any involvement of Russian energy companies in the abduction of Ukrainian children.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts Russian oil imports and imposes sanctions on energy extraction entities, limiting energy trade options95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 8220: NOPE Act

The NOPE Act prohibits the sale and delivery of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products by canceling a specific Treasury license and restricting future transactions related to such exports. It requires the President to impose sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities involved in oil extraction, refining, or maritime transportation of petroleum products, including blocking their U.S. assets and revoking their visas. The bill includes exceptions for humanitarian aid, UN-related activities, and national security operations, while also mandating regular reports to Congress on the impact of these restrictions on Iranian oil exports and revenues.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts Iranian oil exports and imposes sanctions on petroleum-related activities, limiting energy supply and trade.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · House Mar 20, 2026

HR 8021: American Petroleum First Act

This bill, known as the American Petroleum First Act, modifies U.S. maritime laws to allow foreign vessels to transport crude oil and petroleum products across American coastal waters. It specifically excludes ships owned, operated, or crewed by Russian or Chinese nationals or governments from this exemption. The legislation aims to increase flexibility for domestic energy transport by permitting non-U.S.-flagged vessels to operate in coastal routes, provided they do not have ties to Russia or China. This change affects shipping companies and maritime operators by expanding the pool of eligible vessels for petroleum transport while maintaining restrictions on vessels from sanctioned nations.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill increases flexibility for domestic energy transport by allowing foreign vessels to move crude oil, supporting energy infrastructure and production.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · United States · House Mar 20, 2026

HR 8034: Protecting America’s Small Oil and Gas Producers and Rural Jobs Act

This bill modifies tax rules to provide financial incentives for small oil and gas producers operating in marginal or low-production areas. It changes how the percentage depletion tax deduction is calculated, allowing a higher deduction rate based on oil prices and adjusting that rate annually using an inflation measure called the Producer Price Index. The legislation also removes certain income limits that restrict how much of this tax benefit producers can claim and doubles the minimum oil production threshold from 1,000 to 2,000 barrels to qualify for the deduction. These tax changes would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, primarily affecting independent oil and gas companies and rural communities dependent on these industries.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by increasing depletion deductions for small oil producers, reducing their tax burden and supporting rural economic development.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax incentives and protections for small oil and gas producers, strengthening domestic energy production infrastructure.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill provides tax incentives for oil and gas production, which typically increases fossil fuel extraction and opposes environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 17, 2026

S 4116: Geo POWER Act

This bill, known as the Geo POWER Act, creates a new government program to fund geothermal energy projects in areas where such power has not been previously generated. It directs the Department of Energy to provide milestone-based financing to projects in low-permeability rock formations and regions with limited geothermal activity, including areas on or near Indian lands. The program requires projects to achieve specific technical and financial goals to receive funding, with a minimum of three projects awarded across at least three different states. Each funded project must have the potential to generate at least 30 megawatts of electricity or advance innovative drilling technologies that could enable larger-scale commercial geothermal power.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates funding program for geothermal energy projects, advancing renewable energy infrastructure and expanding energy generation in new regions.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds geothermal energy projects, a clean renewable energy source that reduces emissions and supports environmental protection through sustainable power generation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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passed · United States · House Jul 29, 2026

HR 7831: License to Drill Act

This bill, known as the License to Drill Act, extends the deadline for collecting fees on new oil and gas drilling permit applications from 2026 to 2037 under the Mineral Leasing Act. It requires the Secretary of the Interior to continue collecting these fees for each new permit application throughout the extended period. The bill also directs that all fees collected between fiscal years 2027 and 2037 be transferred to the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Fund instead of being distributed as previously required. These changes affect the Bureau of Land Management's administrative process for managing oil and gas leasing on federal lands.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends fee collection period for drilling permits, directing funds to BLM Permit Processing Improvement Fund, strengthening fiscal management and government revenue collection.75% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill extends fee collection period for oil and gas drilling permits, potentially increasing revenue for energy infrastructure improvements under the Mineral Leasing Act.65% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill extends fee collection period for oil and gas drilling permits, facilitating increased fossil fuel extraction which may harm environmental protection and climate goals.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Public Lands

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passed · United States · House Mar 25, 2026

HRES 707: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4922) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5143) to establish standards for law enforcement officers in the District of Columbia to engage in vehicular pursuits of suspects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5140) to lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5125) to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1047) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3015) to reestablish the National Coal Council in the Department of Energy to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on matters related to coal and the coal industry, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3062) to establish a more uniform, transparent, and modern process to authorize the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for the import and export of oil and natural gas and the transmission of electricity; and for other purposes.

This House resolution is a procedural measure that sets the rules for considering seven separate bills in the U.S. House of Representatives. It allows for the expedited consideration of legislation related to juvenile justice in Washington, D.C., law enforcement vehicle pursuits, judicial nominations, energy infrastructure, and coal industry oversight. The resolution waives points of order and limits debate time to streamline the legislative process for these specific bills.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill H.R. 1047 addresses energy infrastructure by requiring FERC to reform interconnection queue processes, and H.R. 3062 modernizes processes for oil, natural gas, and electricity transmission facilities.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Oil & Gas Transmission

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 20, 2026

S 4158: A bill to temporarily suspend the clean electricity production credit to support the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

This bill proposes to pause the clean electricity production tax credit for two years, from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The change would affect electricity generators who currently receive tax benefits for producing clean energy during this period. Money that would have gone to the Treasury from these suspended credits would instead be transferred to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve's funding account. The legislation aims to redirect federal tax revenue to support petroleum stockpiles while temporarily reducing incentives for clean electricity production.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill suspends clean electricity tax credits, reducing funding for renewable energy programs and redirecting funds to petroleum reserves, which limits clean energy development.90% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill suspends clean electricity production tax credit, directly weakening renewable energy development and limiting clean energy investment.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill suspends clean electricity production tax credit, reducing funding for renewable energy and weakening environmental protection efforts.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill suspends clean electricity production tax credits, which reduces funding for renewable energy technologies and weakens support for clean energy infrastructure.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Tax Credits Oil & Gas Renewable Energy

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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 9, 2026

HR 7873: Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026, aims to enhance Taiwan's energy security by increasing U.S. liquefied natural gas exports to Taiwan and improving the resilience of its energy infrastructure. The legislation authorizes U.S. government agencies to coordinate with Taiwan on energy projects, provide technical assistance for cybersecurity and physical security improvements, and establish a joint U.S.-Taiwan Energy Security Center. It also directs an assessment of redirecting U.S. LNG exports currently sent to China to Taiwan and encourages Taiwan to maintain and expand its nuclear power capabilities. Additionally, the bill provides for insurance on vessels transporting critical goods to Taiwan and clarifies that the measures do not alter the U.S. One China policy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly aims to enhance energy security by increasing LNG exports, improving infrastructure resilience, and establishing a joint energy security center.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill includes cybersecurity improvements and technical assistance for Taiwan's energy infrastructure, which supports technology security and resilience.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Cybersecurity

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