Recent Federal Bills

Below are summaries of Bills Introduced, Committee Reports, Chamber Actions, and Public Laws reported in the most recent issue of ELR's Weekly Update.

would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the export or sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities.

would terminate the national emergency declared with respect to energy.

would require FERC to reform the interconnection queue process for the prioritization and approval of certain projects.

would promote domestic energy production and require onshore and offshore oil and natural gas lease sales.

would amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas.

would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the export or sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities.

would authorize FERC to waive certain requirements for property acquisition and structure demolition or relocation projects.

would direct the Administrator of EPA to establish a voluntary food climate labeling program.

would provide for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by EPA relating to "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020."

would provide for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, of the rule submitted by EPA relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions."