Energy (Oil & Gas)

in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10262: 21st Century SPR Act

The 21st Century Strategic Petroleum Reserve Act requires the Secretary of Energy to request that the National Petroleum Council submit a report to Congress within one year. This report must analyze opportunities to modernize the physical infrastructure and operations of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to better handle supply shocks. Key areas for analysis include expanding geographic distribution, storing refined petroleum products, eliminating mandated sales, and increasing storage capacity and pipeline flow capability. The legislation also mandates an evaluation of the Life Extension II project and requires that the final report be made publicly available.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill directs analysis of modernizing Strategic Petroleum Reserve infrastructure to handle supply shocks, which strengthens energy security and infrastructure.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

Track

in committee · United States · Senate Aug 7, 2026

S 5378: Outer Continental Shelf Lease Restoration Act of 2026

The Outer Continental Shelf Lease Restoration Act of 2026 allows companies holding adjacent offshore wind leases to acquire nearby areas where previous wind energy leases were surrendered, paying only the original minimum bid price per acre. The bill ratifies prior environmental reviews for these specific lease areas to streamline the transfer process, while requiring that any unclaimed land be re-offered for sale within 90 days under the same terms as before. Companies that originally surrendered their leases are barred from reacquiring those specific areas, and the Secretary of the Interior is prohibited from issuing new oil or gas permits until all wind lease transfers and re-sales are completed.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyThe bill facilitates offshore wind energy development by allowing lease transfers at low cost and streamlining environmental reviews, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill facilitates the expansion of offshore wind energy by allowing lease transfers and ratifying prior environmental reviews to streamline renewable energy development.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Wind

Track

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 29, 2026

S 5170: Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2026

The Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2026 directs the Department of Energy to remove specific quantities of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year through 2036 and beyond, with targets increasing from 50,000 to 10 million metric tons annually. The bill defines eligible technologies as those that capture CO2 directly from the air or seawater and store it durably, while excluding methods like enhanced oil recovery or natural photosynthesis. To ensure accuracy, the law requires independent third parties to measure, monitor, and verify removals, with costs included in the price of removal, which must drop from $750 per ton in 2026 to $150 per ton by 2037. The Secretary of Energy must prioritize projects that create domestic jobs, source materials locally, and benefit communities historically dependent on fossil fuels, while reserving at least 20 percent of removals for smaller projects. Additionally, the act mandates regular reports to Congress on progress and authorizes funding to carry out these removal obligations.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates CO2 removal targets and directs DOE to fund/develop direct air capture technologies, advancing clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates carbon dioxide removal to reduce atmospheric pollution and protect the environment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

Track

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 29, 2026

S 5039: License to Drill Act

The License to Drill Act amends the Mineral Leasing Act to extend the expiration date of a specific fee provision from 2026 to 2037. It requires the Bureau of Land Management to transfer all oil and gas permit processing fees collected between fiscal years 2027 and 2037 into a dedicated fund for improving permit processing. This change directly affects the BLM by altering how revenue from drilling permits is managed and retained over a ten-year period.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill extends fee collection for oil and gas permits and creates a fund to improve processing, facilitating fossil fuel development.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

Track

in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9838: National Security Interstate Pipeline Act

This bill, titled the National Security Interstate Pipeline Act, allows the President to designate specific oil and natural gas pipelines as critical to national security, thereby placing them under exclusive federal control for siting and permitting. Once designated, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission becomes the sole lead agency responsible for approving these projects, bypassing state and local regulations that could delay construction. The legislation also grants pipeline companies the right to use eminent domain to acquire necessary land after a good-faith negotiation attempt and permits the President to waive certain environmental laws if delays threaten national defense. Additionally, the bill sets strict timelines for federal and state agencies to complete reviews, deeming requirements satisfied if actions are not taken within specified periods, while requiring the President to report these designations and waivers to Congress.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill streamlines federal permitting for oil and gas pipelines, accelerating energy infrastructure development and reducing regulatory delays.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

Track

in committee · United States · House Jul 16, 2026

HR 9700: Ratepayer Justice and Commercial Power Accountability Act

The Ratepayer Justice and Commercial Power Accountability Act creates a federal system to refund money to electricity and natural gas customers who were overcharged due to corruption or misconduct by utility companies, executives, and lobbyists. It establishes a new Treasury fund financed by assessments against these entities to cover costs and profits gained from illegal actions, with the goal of restoring affected ratepayers to the financial position they would have held without the misconduct. The bill mandates that the Treasury and Energy Department identify eligible customers, calculate their specific losses, and issue direct tax refunds or cash payments, while also providing grants to communities for infrastructure repair and small business development. Additionally, the legislation requires the creation of a searchable public database to track all collections and payments, sets up a working group to coordinate with state regulators, and includes provisions for increased prison sentences for public officials and executives convicted of related crimes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects utility consumers from overcharges due to corruption, aligning with the indicator to protect utility consumers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Utility Regulation

Track

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 15, 2026

S 4960: CLEAN Act

The CLEAN Act aims to speed up geothermal energy development by requiring the Department of the Interior to lease 75 percent of nominated land parcels each year and to conduct replacement sales if a scheduled lease is canceled. It also mandates strict timelines for processing drilling permit applications, requiring officials to acknowledge receipt within 30 days and issue or defer decisions within another 30 days. These provisions directly affect the federal leasing process and companies seeking to drill for geothermal energy, ensuring that applications are reviewed quickly and that a majority of available resources are offered for lease.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyThe bill explicitly aims to accelerate geothermal energy development by mandating high lease rates and strict permit processing timelines.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe CLEAN Act promotes geothermal energy development, a clean energy source that reduces reliance on fossil fuels and lowers greenhouse gas emissions, thereby supporting environmental protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

Track

in committee · United States · Senate Jun 24, 2026

S 4944: American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026

The American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 streamlines the permitting process for natural gas pipelines and other energy projects by designating the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as the sole lead agency for environmental reviews and establishing strict deadlines for federal and state agencies to complete their portions of the review. The bill also modifies water quality laws to reduce the number of required certifications for discharges into navigable waters, extends the validity of certain nationwide permits for dredged or fill material from five to ten years, and creates a new fund to address abandoned hardrock mines. Additionally, the legislation updates the National Environmental Policy Act to limit the scope of environmental reviews to effects directly caused by a project, impose specific timelines for agency decisions, and restrict the ability of courts to issue injunctions that would halt construction while legal challenges are pending.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill streamlines permitting for natural gas pipelines and energy projects, reducing regulatory barriers to energy infrastructure development.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill streamlines permitting for pipelines, designates FERC as sole lead for reviews, modifies water quality laws to reduce certifications, and establishes strict deadlines, indicating deregulation of environmental standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Water Quality

Track

in committee · United States · Senate Jun 16, 2026

S 4795: FREEDOM Act

The FREEDOM Act aims to speed up energy infrastructure development by establishing strict federal deadlines for reviewing applications for oil, gas, and mineral projects on public lands. It requires agencies to publish project schedules and issue final decisions within specific timeframes, with automatic legal consequences if those deadlines are missed. The bill also creates a new Permitting Performance Fund to pay for independent contractors who can help complete stalled environmental reviews when agencies fail to meet their timelines. Additionally, the legislation introduces specific measures for geothermal energy, including a new ombudsman to resolve disputes, updated permitting guidelines, and revised royalty rates for electricity generated from geothermal sources.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill accelerates energy infrastructure development by enforcing strict deadlines for oil, gas, and mineral project reviews, directly advancing energy production.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill accelerates fossil fuel project approvals and weakens environmental review standards to prioritize industry over conservation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Public Lands

Track

in committee · United States · Senate Jun 10, 2026

S 4735: Protecting Americans from High Electricity Prices Act of 2026

The Protecting Americans from High Electricity Prices Act of 2026 amends the Natural Gas Act to give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission explicit authority to block natural gas exports if they raise prices for U.S. households or increase greenhouse gas emissions. The bill specifically defines "countries of concern" as Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, and other nations deemed detrimental to U.S. national security, prohibiting energy supply to these entities. It requires the Commission to consider direct, indirect, and value-chain emissions when reviewing export applications and mandates the creation of new regulations within 30 days of enactment to enforce these criteria. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that military installations are excluded from certain export limitations and ensures agencies retain the power to deny exports that harm domestic affordability or environmental goals.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill aims to protect consumers from high prices and restrict exports to nations of concern, aligning with protecting utility consumers and national security.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by blocking natural gas exports that increase them.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Climate Change

Track