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.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Sep 18, 2025
Last action Sep 18, 2025
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Sep 18, 2025
Committee
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.
lower
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Janice D. Schakowsky
DDemocratic
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Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
Co
Delia C. Ramirez
DDemocratic
Co
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
James P. McGovern
DDemocratic
Co
Jared Huffman
DDemocratic
Co
Nanette Diaz Barragán
DDemocratic
Co
Nydia M. Velázquez
DDemocratic
Co
Pramila Jayapal
DDemocratic
Co
Rashida Tlaib
DDemocratic
Co
Summer L. Lee
DDemocratic
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