HR 5489 United States House · 119th Congress

Future Generations Protection Act

This bill prohibits new fossil fuel infrastructure by banning greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants, blocking new LNG terminals, and banning hydraulic fracturing (effective January 1, 2029). It also prohibits exports of domestically produced crude oil and natural gas, with limited exceptions for Canada, Mexico, and temporary shipments. These provisions directly affect energy companies planning new power plants, LNG projects, and oil/gas extraction firms. The bill requires a "just transition" for workers through labor union partnerships and environmental justice considerations. It does not impact existing fossil fuel operations or infrastructure.
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Introduced Sep 18, 2025 Last action Sep 18, 2025
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Sep 18, 2025
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Sep 18, 2025
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