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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

Sponsor Lizzie Fletcher (D) · 1 co-sponsor

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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

Sponsor Angus S. King, Jr. (I) · 1 co-sponsor

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Jul 31, 2026

H 5634: Amendment H.5634

This bill authorizes the Buzzards Bay Water District to grant permanent and temporary easements to Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC for the installation and maintenance of natural gas pipelines and an access road on specific property in Bourne. In exchange for these rights, Algonquin must pay the water district an amount equal to the fair market value or value in use of the affected land interests, whichever is higher. The district is required to hold this payment in a dedicated account and use it within three years to acquire or improve land for public open space purposes under state constitutional requirements.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill authorizes easements for natural gas pipeline installation and maintenance, directly facilitating energy infrastructure development.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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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

Sponsor Luz M. Rivas (D) · 3 co-sponsors

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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

Sponsor Christopher A. Coons (D) · 1 co-sponsor

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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

Sponsor Ben Ray Luján (D)

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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

Sponsor Joe Neguse (D)

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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

Sponsor Mike Lee (R)

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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

Sponsor Ken Calvert (R) · 7 co-sponsors

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in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Aug 31, 2026

B 26-0750: Retail Energy Market Consumer Protection Amendment Act of 2026

This bill amends existing laws to strengthen consumer protections for residential electricity and natural gas customers in Washington, D.C. It requires third-party energy suppliers to cap their prices at no more than 110% of the standard utility rate, with exceptions allowed for suppliers offering renewable energy or those deemed to be in the public interest. Additionally, the legislation grants residents the right to cancel their energy contracts at any time without facing early termination fees or penalties. The bill also holds energy companies legally responsible for any violations committed by their agents, contractors, or brokers.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill strengthens consumer protections and explicitly allows exceptions for suppliers offering renewable energy, aligning with support indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allows exceptions for renewable energy suppliers, indicating a supportive stance toward clean energy adoption within the consumer protection framework.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Renewable Energy Utility Regulation

Sponsor Phil Mendelson (D)

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