Energy

passed · United States · House Sep 19, 2025

HR 3062: Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act

HR 3062 creates a new federal approval process for cross-border energy infrastructure projects, such as oil/gas pipelines and electricity transmission lines between the U.S. and Canada or Mexico. It requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (for oil/gas pipelines) or the Secretary of Energy (for electricity lines) to issue a "certificate of crossing" within 120 days, unless the project is deemed not in the U.S. public interest. The bill also speeds up natural gas import/export approvals to 30 days for Canada/Mexico and removes the need for Presidential permits for most new projects, while protecting existing permits from revocation. This directly affects energy companies planning or operating cross-border infrastructure, streamlining approvals but maintaining environmental and reliability standards.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates faster approval process for cross-border energy infrastructure (pipelines, transmission lines), advancing infrastructure development under energy topic.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Energy

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passed · United States · House Sep 19, 2025

HR 3015: National Coal Council Reestablishment Act

National Coal Council Reestablishment Act This bill provides statutory authority for the National Coal Council and directs the Department of Energy to reestablish the council in accordance with the charter that was in effect on November 19, 2021. Established in 1984, the council made recommendations to DOE on matters relating to coal and the coal industry. In addition, the bill removes the requirement under the Federal Advisory Committee Act for the council to be re-chartered every two years.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyReestablishes coal advisory council, promoting fossil fuel industry over renewable energy policies per bill's focus on coal industry recommendations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Energy

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passed · United States · House Sep 16, 2025

HRES 354: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 60) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 78) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 87) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; and for other purposes.

HRES 354 is a procedural resolution that sets rules for the House to vote on five separate disapproval resolutions (H.J. Res. 60, 78, 87-89). These disapproval resolutions aim to block specific federal agency rules: one from the National Park Service regarding motor vehicles in Glen Canyon, another from Fish & Wildlife on endangered smelt protections, and three from the EPA targeting California's vehicle emissions standards. The resolution streamlines debate and voting on these disapproval measures, waiving most procedural objections to allow direct consideration. If passed, the disapproval resolutions would cancel the agency rules, directly affecting how California implements vehicle pollution controls and wildlife protections. The bill itself does not change policy but enables Congress to block these specific regulations.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill aims to disapprove EPA rules enforcing California's Advanced Clean Cars II emissions standards, opposing stricter clean energy vehicle regulations.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentEnables disapproval of EPA and Fish & Wildlife rules strengthening vehicle emissions standards and endangered species protections, weakening environmental regulations.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationFacilitates disapproval of EPA vehicle emission rules (Advanced Clean Trucks, Advanced Clean Cars II), weakening transportation regulations on vehicle standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Energy

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signed · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HJRES 87: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

H.J. Res. 87 (Public Law 119-15) is a congressional disapproval resolution that prevents an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule from taking effect. The rule, submitted by the EPA on April 6, 2023 (88 Fed. Reg. 20688), related to California’s authority to enforce stricter vehicle emission standards, including for heavy-duty trucks, zero-emission airport shuttles, and advanced clean truck requirements. By disapproving this rule, Congress blocks California from implementing these specific pollution controls under its existing waiver authority. This directly affects California’s ability to regulate motor vehicle emissions independently, as the rule would have allowed the state to enforce its own standards beyond federal requirements.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA rule enabling California's zero-emission vehicle standards and clean truck requirements, weakening clean energy infrastructure implementation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill blocks EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emissions standards (including zero-emission requirements), weakening environmental protections by preventing stronger pollution controls.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBlocks EPA rule enabling stricter vehicle emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and zero-emission transit, opposing enhanced transportation environmental regulations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Energy

signed · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HJRES 88: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

H.J.Res. 88 disapproves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that would have allowed California to enforce its "Advanced Clean Cars II" vehicle emission standards. This rule, submitted by the EPA on January 6, 2025, sought to grant California a waiver to override federal preemption for its stricter vehicle pollution controls. The resolution, passed by Congress and signed into law on June 12, 2025, formally nullifies the EPA rule, preventing California from implementing its Advanced Clean Cars II program under this specific waiver. The bill directly affects California's ability to set its own vehicle emission standards for passenger cars and light trucks.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks EPA waiver for California's Advanced Clean Cars II standards, preventing stricter vehicle emission controls that promote cleaner energy in transportation.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks California's Advanced Clean Cars II standards, preventing stricter emissions rules and weakening environmental protections.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill disapproves EPA rule enabling California's stricter vehicle emission standards, blocking state-level enhancement of vehicle regulations under transportation topic.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

signed · United States · House May 23, 2025

HJRES 61: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".

HJRES 61 is a congressional resolution that formally disapproves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule setting new air pollution standards for rubber tire manufacturing. It directly affects tire manufacturers by blocking the EPA’s proposed rule (published November 29, 2024), which would have required them to meet specific limits on hazardous air pollutants. The resolution’s key mechanism is a formal congressional vote to nullify the rule, making it legally ineffective under Title 5, U.S. Code. This action stops the EPA rule from taking effect without creating new regulations.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill blocks EPA air pollution standards for rubber tire manufacturing, weakening environmental regulations on energy-intensive industrial emissions.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks EPA rule requiring lower hazardous air pollutant limits for tire manufacturers, weakening environmental regulations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Energy

signed · United States · House May 9, 2025

HJRES 75: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".

This joint resolution eliminates new, more stringent energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. Under the joint resolution, such equipment is no longer required to comply with the new standards. Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers  and published by the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy on January 21, 2025. Under the rule, the office adopted new energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that is technologically feasible and economically justified. The rule required the equipment to comply with the those standards by January 22, 2029.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill nullifies DOE energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigeration, weakening energy conservation efforts and opposing efficiency improvements.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill nullifies DOE energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigeration, weakening environmental protections and reducing energy conservation requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Energy

signed · United States · House May 9, 2025

HJRES 42: 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 for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".

H.J. Res. 42 is a congressional disapproval resolution that voids a Department of Energy (DOE) rule on appliance energy efficiency standards. The resolution specifically targets the DOE's 2024 rule requiring certification, labeling, and enforcement for energy-efficient appliances and commercial equipment. By disapproving this rule under federal law (5 U.S.C. § 801), the resolution prevents the rule from taking effect, meaning appliance manufacturers and retailers would not need to comply with its requirements. This resolution directly affects the implementation of the DOE's energy conservation program for consumer products and commercial equipment.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyDisapproves DOE rule requiring appliance energy efficiency standards, weakening enforcement of efficiency requirements.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill disapproves DOE's 2024 energy efficiency rule for appliances, removing certification, labeling, and enforcement requirements that would reduce energy consumption and emissions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Energy

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 | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Energy

signed · United States · House May 9, 2025

HJRES 20: 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 Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".

This resolution blocks a Department of Energy rule that would have set new energy efficiency standards for gas-fired instant water heaters. It prevents the rule from taking effect, meaning appliance manufacturers would not have to meet the proposed efficiency requirements. The rule, submitted in December 2024, directly affected manufacturers of these water heaters and consumers purchasing them. Congress approved this disapproval through a joint resolution passed on May 9, 2025.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks DOE rule establishing energy efficiency standards for gas water heaters, weakening conservation requirements and preventing stronger energy efficiency measures.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks DOE rule establishing energy efficiency standards for water heaters, preventing stricter environmental regulations and reducing conservation requirements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Energy