Empower Energy Exporting Communities Act

The Empower Energy Exporting Communities Act creates a new trust fund within the U.S. Treasury to support local infrastructure and public services in areas affected by energy exports. The fund is financed by appropriating 3 percent of net revenues collected from major oil and gas companies under existing tax laws. Eligible recipients include counties, municipalities, parishes, or Tribal communities located within 50 miles of a major port used for exporting oil, gas, or related products. Funding distributed to each port region is capped based on that region's share of total nationwide energy exports, ensuring allocations reflect local export activity levels.