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

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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

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in committee · United States · House Aug 6, 2026

HR 10065: Methane Pollution Accountability Act

The Methane Pollution Accountability Act requires that royalties be paid on all natural gas extracted from federal lands and the outer Continental Shelf, including gas that is vented, flared, or lost through equipment failures during operations. This mandate applies to leases issued after the bill's enactment but includes exceptions for short-term emergency releases, gas used directly within the lease area, and unavoidable losses. Additionally, the legislation directs the Bureau of Land Management to enforce existing waste prevention rules and prohibits the agency from finalizing new regulations that would alter these standards unless they can demonstrate that the changes will further reduce gas waste or improve public health and air quality.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyThe bill imposes new royalty costs on natural gas extraction from federal lands, increasing operational expenses and potentially restricting fossil fuel production.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill targets methane pollution by requiring royalties on vented or flared gas, directly strengthening environmental regulations and reducing emissions from federal lands.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Air Quality Public Lands

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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

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 5118: Local Input Act

The Local Input Act requires the Secretary of the Interior to actively engage with the public, state and local governments, and federally recognized tribes before offering federal land for oil or gas leasing. This process mandates that officials publicly disclose leasing proposals and analyze potential impacts on land resources and other uses, while also providing a specific opportunity for community comment. The bill empowers the Secretary to decide against leasing a parcel if the gathered input suggests it should not be offered. These changes directly affect federal land management decisions and increase the role of local stakeholders in energy development on public lands.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts oil and gas leasing on federal lands by mandating public engagement and allowing officials to block leases, limiting fossil fuel development.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates public engagement and impact analysis before leasing federal lands for oil/gas, strengthening environmental review and community input.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Public Lands

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9924: Local Input Act

The Local Input Act requires the Secretary of the Interior to involve the public, state and local governments, and federally recognized tribes before offering public land for oil or gas leasing. This process mandates disclosing leasing proposals and their potential impacts on land resources and other uses, while also providing a formal opportunity for community comments and tribal consultation. Based on this feedback, the Secretary has the authority to decide whether or not to proceed with leasing a specific parcel. The bill directly affects federal land management decisions and aims to increase transparency and local participation in energy development on public lands.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts oil and gas leasing by mandating public and tribal consultation, potentially limiting fossil fuel development.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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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

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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

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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 · 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

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