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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signed · United States · House May 9, 2025

HJRES 24: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".

H.J.Res. 24, enacted May 9, 2025, disapproves a Department of Energy (DOE) rule establishing energy efficiency standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. This resolution, passed under the Congressional Review Act, blocks the rule (published December 23, 2024) from taking effect, meaning the DOE’s proposed standards will have no legal force. The action directly affects commercial food equipment manufacturers and businesses using such cooling systems by preventing the implementation of new energy conservation requirements.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks DOE rule establishing energy efficiency standards for commercial cooling equipment, preventing implementation of stricter energy conservation requirements.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks DOE energy efficiency standards for commercial cooling equipment, weakening environmental regulations that would reduce energy consumption and emissions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation

in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2025

HR 1253: Fair SHARE Act of 2025

This bill imposes a $550 tax on each heavy battery module (over 1,000 pounds) and a $1,000 tax on each electric vehicle sold by manufacturers or importers. It excludes hybrid vehicles from the tax definition, as they use both internal combustion engines and rechargeable batteries. The collected revenue would be transferred to the Highway Trust Fund, which finances road and highway maintenance. The tax applies to sales after December 31, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new taxes on EVs/batteries to fund highway maintenance via Highway Trust Fund, directly advancing infrastructure funding as a core budget priority.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyTaxing EVs and heavy batteries directly impedes renewable transportation adoption, increasing costs for clean energy vehicles without supporting infrastructure or incentives.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill imposes $1,000 tax on EVs (excluding hybrids), discouraging adoption of clean transportation. Revenue funds roads, not environmental initiatives. This impedes emissions reduction, opposing environmental goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationTax on EVs/batteries funds Highway Trust Fund for road maintenance, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Electric Vehicles Energy Storage Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · House Jun 13, 2025

HR 3972: Highway Funding Flexibility Act of 2025

HR 3972, the Highway Funding Flexibility Act of 2025, redirects unobligated funds from two existing federal highway programs to allow states greater flexibility in how they use these resources. Specifically, it permits states to use unused funds from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program and charging/fueling infrastructure grants for highway construction, bridge repairs, wildlife crossing projects, commercial vehicle parking, and related engineering - instead of being restricted to EV charging infrastructure. The bill requires that these funds be distributed to states based on their standard highway funding apportionment and ensures they remain available for their intended highway purposes without new obligation limits. This change affects states receiving federal highway funds who have unobligated balances from these specific programs.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRedirects funds from National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (energy infrastructure) to highway construction, weakening dedicated energy infrastructure funding.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRedirects unobligated highway funds to highway construction, bridge repairs, and infrastructure projects, directly advancing transportation infrastructure funding and flexibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 12, 2025

S 541: ELITE Vehicles Act

The ELITE Vehicles Act repeals three key tax credits for electric vehicles under the Internal Revenue Code: the clean vehicle credit (Section 30D), the credit for previously-owned clean vehicles (Section 25E), and the credit for qualified commercial clean vehicles (Section 45W). It also excludes electric vehicle recharging property from the alternative fuel vehicle refueling credit. These changes directly affect individuals and businesses purchasing new or used electric vehicles, as well as those installing EV charging infrastructure, by eliminating the associated tax benefits. The repeal applies to vehicles purchased or under binding contract after 30 days following the bill's enactment.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals tax credits for EVs, removing tax relief and increasing costs for buyers, directly weakening fiscal support for electric vehicles.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRepeals EV tax credits and excludes charging infrastructure from incentives, directly weakening adoption of electric vehicles as a renewable energy solution.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRepeals EV tax credits that incentivize clean vehicle adoption, directly weakening climate-friendly transportation policies and reducing financial support for emissions reduction.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill removes tax credits for electric vehicles, weakening incentives for clean technology adoption and limiting EV market growth.85% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals EV tax credits and excludes recharging infrastructure from incentives, directly weakening financial support for electric vehicle adoption and sustainable transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Procurement Tax Credits Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

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in committee · United States · House May 20, 2025

HR 513: Offshore Lands Authorities Act of 2025

HR 513, the Offshore Lands Authorities Act of 2025, reverses multiple existing presidential protections that blocked oil and gas leasing on offshore federal lands. It nullifies 8 specific presidential withdrawals (including areas in the Arctic, Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Pacific) and restricts future presidential actions by limiting withdrawals to 150,000 acres per action, capping them at 20 years, and requiring Congressional approval for cumulative withdrawals exceeding 500,000 acres. The bill mandates that before any withdrawal, the Secretary must complete four assessments covering mineral resources, economic/energy value, revenue impacts, and national security. It also establishes a fast-track process for Congress to disapprove withdrawals within 20 days, with limited debate (10 hours) on the resolution.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill reverses protections blocking oil/gas leasing, enabling fossil fuel development and opposing renewable energy advancement by removing barriers to fossil fuel extraction.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentReverses presidential protections blocking oil/gas leasing on offshore lands, enabling increased drilling and weakening environmental safeguards per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Public Lands

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died · United States · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SJRES 12: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".

This joint resolution (SJRES 12) seeks to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that established procedures for a "Waste Emissions Charge" affecting petroleum and natural gas systems. Specifically, it targets the EPA's November 2024 rule (89 Fed. Reg. 91094) which outlined compliance methods like netting and exemptions for emissions charges. If passed, the resolution would formally disapprove the rule under federal law (Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code), preventing it from taking effect. The bill directly affects the oil and gas industry by removing a specific regulatory framework for emissions reporting and fees. This is a procedural disapproval measure, not a new policy.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA rule imposing emissions charges on petroleum/natural gas systems, weakening regulatory standards for fossil fuel energy production.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule establishing emissions charges for oil/gas systems, weakening environmental regulations by removing compliance requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Climate Change

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in committee · United States · House Jun 9, 2025

HR 3843: Baseload Reliability Protection Act

HR 3843, the Baseload Reliability Protection Act, prohibits the retirement or fuel-source conversion of certain large, reliable power plants (over 25 megawatts, not relying on intermittent renewables like solar/wind without storage) in areas designated as high or elevated risk for electricity shortages. It directly affects power plant operators in these high-risk regions, requiring them to maintain existing facilities unless they qualify for an exemption. Exemptions can be granted if operators demonstrate financial hardship, safety risks, or prove they’ll replace the plant with a comparable reliable unit, with potential federal grants or loans from the Department of Energy to cover operational costs. The bill explicitly blocks consideration of greenhouse gas emissions in exemption decisions and mandates standardized risk assessment criteria for identifying high-risk areas.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProtects non-renewable power plants by preventing retirement, hindering renewable transition. Favors fossil fuel infrastructure over renewables in high-risk areas.85% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prevents retirement of non-renewable power plants (likely fossil fuel), maintaining pollution sources and hindering clean energy transition. Directly weakens environmental protections by prioritizing reliability over emissions reduction.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Electric Grid Energy Resilience Climate Change

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