Energy

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 · Senate May 20, 2026

S 4588: Taxing Buybacks from Big Oil Windfalls Act

This bill increases the corporate tax rate on stock buybacks to 25 percent for large oil and gas companies that meet specific revenue and operational criteria. It targets corporations with an average annual gross receipt of at least $1 billion that are primarily engaged in producing, refining, processing, transporting, or distributing oil or natural gas. The higher tax rate applies only to stock repurchases made after the bill is enacted and before gasoline prices fall below $2.937 per gallon for five consecutive weeks. If gasoline prices drop below this threshold, the special tax provision ceases to apply, and companies may claim a partial reduction in their tax liability based on the duration of the high-price period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases corporate tax on oil buybacks, closing a loophole and generating revenue for public funds.85% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes higher taxes on major oil and gas companies, restricting their financial flexibility and potentially increasing energy costs or hindering industry operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 4337: No Big Fossil Bailouts on Your Power Bill Act

This legislation modifies the Federal Power Act to restrict the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's ability to issue emergency orders for power generation facilities. It requires the Commission to consider alternatives that minimize environmental impacts and conduct public hearings before acting. The bill also prohibits orders that would delay the retirement or permanent closure of a facility unless a unique emergency exists and is formally requested. Furthermore, it mandates that utilities inform customers about the costs and impacts of any emergency orders issued under these rules.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts FERC emergency orders and protects fossil fuel facilities from forced retirement, hindering clean energy transition.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill requires FERC to consider environmental impacts and restricts emergency orders that delay facility retirement, aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Energy Resilience Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · United States · House Apr 29, 2025

HR 3067: Arctic Refuge Protection Act

HR 3067, the Arctic Refuge Protection Act, repeals the existing oil and gas program for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and designates approximately 1.56 million acres of the refuge's Coastal Plain as wilderness. This directly affects federal management of the ANWR, halting potential oil drilling in the designated area. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to administer the newly designated wilderness area under the Wilderness Act, treating it as part of the existing wilderness within ANWR. The change prevents future oil and gas development on this specific portion of the refuge.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyHalts oil drilling in ANWR, restricting fossil fuel development in protected wilderness, directly opposing fossil fuel extraction in the designated area.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill repeals oil drilling program in Arctic Refuge, designates 1.56M acres as wilderness, halting development and protecting natural habitat from environmental harm.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Coastal & Flood Protection Conservation Wildlife

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in committee · United States · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 2886: Defend our Coast Act

This bill prohibits the federal government from issuing new oil and gas leases for exploration, development, or production in the Mid-Atlantic region of the Outer Continental Shelf. It specifically blocks leasing in the area defined by the 2023 federal leasing plan (2024-2029 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program). The law directly affects energy companies seeking to drill in this coastal zone and requires the Secretary of the Interior to halt such lease sales. It does not impact existing leases or operations already authorized.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks new oil/gas leases in Mid-Atlantic OCS, directly restricting fossil fuel development per bill summary95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBlocks oil/gas leasing in Mid-Atlantic coastal zone, preventing drilling impacts on marine ecosystems and reducing fossil fuel development in sensitive areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Coastal & Flood Protection

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1486: COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025

The COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025 prohibits new oil and gas leasing in four specific coastal planning areas of the outer Continental Shelf: the North Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Straits of Florida. It amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require the Secretary not to issue any leases or authorizations for exploration or production in these areas. The bill directly affects oil and gas companies seeking to develop resources in these coastal regions by blocking new federal leasing activities. This policy change prevents future drilling permits in these designated zones, as defined in the 2023 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management leasing program.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits new oil/gas leasing in coastal areas, directly restricting fossil fuel development and opposing expansion of fossil fuel energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBlocks new offshore oil/gas drilling in ecologically sensitive coastal areas, preventing potential pollution, habitat destruction, and climate impact per bill's prohibition of leases and authorizations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Coastal & Flood Protection

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in committee · United States · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 2881: COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025

HR 2881, the COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025, prohibits the federal government from issuing new oil and gas leases in four specific coastal planning areas: the North Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Straits of Florida. This directly affects the Department of the Interior (specifically the Secretary) and oil and gas companies seeking to explore or develop resources in these regions. The bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to ban all new leasing authorizations in these areas, as defined by the 2024-2029 leasing program notice. It does not affect existing leases or operations but prevents future development in these designated coastal zones.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits new oil/gas leases in coastal areas, restricting fossil fuel development and opposing expansion of traditional energy production.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits new offshore oil/gas leases in ecologically sensitive coastal zones, preventing habitat destruction and pollution risks from drilling activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Coastal & Flood Protection

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 4, 2025

S 837: Defending American Jobs and Affordable Energy Act of 2025

This bill repeals four executive orders issued on January 20, 2025, which related to energy policy and environmental agreements. It directly affects federal agencies responsible for implementing those orders, prohibiting the use of federal funds for any of their provisions. The key mechanism is an immediate ban on funding for the orders' implementation upon the bill's enactment, effectively canceling their legal force.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals four energy/environmental executive orders and bans federal funding for their implementation, directly weakening existing energy policy frameworks.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals environmental executive orders and defunds their implementation, directly weakening existing environmental protections and agreements.95% confidence

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