Energy (Pipeline Infrastructure)

in committee · United States · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 4337: No Big Fossil Bailouts on Your Power Bill Act

This legislation modifies the Federal Power Act to restrict the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's ability to issue emergency orders for power generation facilities. It requires the Commission to consider alternatives that minimize environmental impacts and conduct public hearings before acting. The bill also prohibits orders that would delay the retirement or permanent closure of a facility unless a unique emergency exists and is formally requested. Furthermore, it mandates that utilities inform customers about the costs and impacts of any emergency orders issued under these rules.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts FERC emergency orders and protects fossil fuel facilities from forced retirement, hindering clean energy transition.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill requires FERC to consider environmental impacts and restricts emergency orders that delay facility retirement, aligning with environmental protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Energy Resilience Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 4475: Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act of 2026

The Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act of 2026 streamlines federal permitting for energy projects by reducing environmental review requirements and setting strict deadlines for agency actions. It modifies the Clean Water Act to limit state authority in certifying water discharges, mandates that certain energy and carbon dioxide pipeline projects be exempt from NEPA reviews, and establishes a 120-day limit for courts to decide lawsuits challenging these permits. The bill also extends nuclear reactor licenses to a maximum of 60 years, exempts new nuclear reactors at existing sites from NEPA compliance, and restricts judicial review of tribal trust resource projects to claims brought by the tribes themselves. Additionally, it creates a 150-day statute of limitations for most NEPA-related lawsuits and requires courts to issue final decisions on environmental challenges within 180 days.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill streamlines permitting, reduces environmental reviews, and exempts pipelines from NEPA to accelerate energy project development.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill weakens environmental protections by reducing review requirements, limiting state authority, and exempting pipelines from NEPA.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Pipeline Infrastructure Water Quality

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in committee · United States · House Apr 15, 2026

HR 8308: CERTAIN Act

The CERTAIN Act aims to expedite federal permitting and environmental reviews for infrastructure projects by imposing strict timelines on federal agencies. It limits an agency's ability to revoke existing project authorizations unless specific conditions are met, such as a court order or immediate harm. The bill mandates deadlines for agencies to process applications, determine completeness, and conduct environmental reviews, with routine authorizations automatically approved if agencies miss their deadlines.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expedites federal permitting for infrastructure projects, which facilitates energy infrastructure development and reduces regulatory delays.75% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill expedites permitting and limits agency ability to revoke authorizations, weakening environmental review protections and reducing oversight on environmental impacts.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill expedites permitting and environmental reviews for infrastructure projects, directly advancing transportation development and reducing regulatory delays.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · United States · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 8262: Build More Power Act

The "Build More Power Act" expands and extends a federal loan guarantee program to support electric generating facilities, particularly those critical for energy reliability. It makes power plants that are required by government orders to continue generating electricity during emergencies eligible for these loan guarantees, even if they might otherwise cease operations, and mandates the Secretary of Energy to solicit applications from them. The bill extends the program's authority until 2032 and sets aside at least $20 billion in loan guarantee capacity specifically for projects at facilities operating under such emergency directives. This impacts owners and operators of power plants, especially those under emergency orders, and the Department of Energy, which must also report to Congress on the program's impact and recommendations for upgrading aging coal facilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands federal loan guarantees for electric generating facilities to ensure energy reliability and extends program authority through 2032.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coal Electric Grid Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · United States · House Apr 22, 2026

HR 8448: Energy Affordability and Reliability Act of 2026

This bill establishes an Office of Energy Affordability within the Department of Energy, directly affecting the Department's policy-making process and indirectly aiming to influence energy costs for consumers. The Office's primary duty is to review proposed Department regulations or policies related to energy transitions, analyzing their effects on energy affordability, economic costs, and reliable energy access. It must also identify strategies to mitigate negative impacts and promote cost-effective solutions. The Office provides advice and guidance based on its reviews, which must be completed within 30 days, but it cannot prevent the issuance of any regulation. Finally, the Office is mandated to submit annual reports to Congress detailing its findings and recommendations.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates Office of Energy Affordability to review policies affecting energy costs and reliability, aiming to protect consumers and improve energy access.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Energy Efficiency Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · United States · House Mar 20, 2026

HR 8020: American LNG First Act of 2026

This bill, the American LNG First Act of 2026, modifies U.S. maritime laws to allow foreign-owned vessels to transport liquefied natural gas (LNG) within U.S. waters, provided they meet specific ownership and crew restrictions. It directly affects ship operators and the LNG industry by creating an exemption from coastwise laws that typically require vessels transporting domestic goods to be U.S.-built and U.S.-flagged. The key provision excludes vessels owned or crewed by Russian or Chinese nationals, as well as those flagged to Russia or China, from this exemption. By allowing eligible foreign vessels to carry LNG while maintaining restrictions on Russian and Chinese entities, the bill aims to increase supply options without opening access to competitors from sanctioned countries.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill facilitates LNG transport by exempting foreign vessels from coastwise laws, supporting energy infrastructure and reducing domestic energy costs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · United States · House Mar 17, 2026

HR 7957: Preserve the Traditional Cultural Place Chí’chil Biłdagoteel Historic District Act

This bill designates the Chí'chil Biłdagoteel Historic District, a traditional cultural place significant to Western Apache and other Native American tribes, as protected land within the Tonto National Forest. It prohibits mining, toxic waste disposal, pipeline construction, and other development activities on the area to preserve its cultural and natural integrity. The legislation requires the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain the land in its natural condition, consult with affected tribes, and ensure continued access for traditional religious and cultural practices. By withdrawing the land from public land laws and mining rights, the bill prevents future extraction projects that could damage sacred sites, water sources, and ecosystems.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits mining, pipeline construction, and toxic waste disposal on protected land, restricting energy infrastructure and resource extraction activities.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill protects natural land from mining, toxic waste, and development, preserving environmental integrity and natural resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure Conservation Forestry Public Lands Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · House Apr 13, 2026

HR 8248: Grid Expansion and Reliability Act

This bill, known as the Grid Expansion and Reliability Act, shifts authority over siting interstate electric transmission facilities from the Department of Energy to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. It allows companies to self-certify and begin building transmission lines in designated national interest corridors without waiting for a full permit, provided they submit specific information about their identity, project details, and timeline. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission must create regulations for this process within a year, conduct annual audits of certifications, and report to Congress on how well the system works. These changes aim to streamline the approval process for new power grid infrastructure while maintaining oversight through reporting and auditing requirements.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill facilitates interstate transmission infrastructure development, enabling renewable energy integration and grid reliability improvements through streamlined permitting.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Pipeline Infrastructure Transmission

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in committee · United States · House Mar 24, 2026

HR 8069: Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026

The Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026 establishes a new interagency committee to coordinate federal efforts for protecting undersea cables and pipelines, which carry global data and energy supplies. The bill requires the State Department to hire additional staff focused on cable security and mandates regular reports on sabotage incidents, particularly those involving China and Russia. It authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign entities that sabotage or support sabotage of critical undersea infrastructure, including blocking their assets and revoking their visas. The legislation also creates formal procedures for sharing classified and unclassified information between government agencies and private cable operators to improve threat detection and response.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects undersea energy cables and pipelines, strengthening energy infrastructure security against foreign sabotage.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enhances cybersecurity by establishing interagency committee to protect undersea cables carrying global data, mandates reporting on sabotage, and authorizes sanctions against foreign threats to critical digital infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · United States · House Apr 13, 2026

HR 8249: Making Reviews Certain Act

This bill, known as the Making Reviews Certain Act, modifies how federal agencies prepare environmental documents and how courts review those documents, primarily affecting projects related to energy infrastructure. It restricts the scope of environmental review to effects that have a direct causal relationship to the immediate project, rather than broader secondary impacts. The legislation also limits judicial challenges to energy infrastructure projects by requiring claims to be filed within 180 days and only allowing review from parties who submitted detailed comments during public periods or who will suffer direct harm. Additionally, it narrows when courts can overturn agency decisions, permitting vacatur only when there is a significant risk of substantial environmental harm and no other legal remedy exists. Finally, the bill clarifies that courts should defer to agency expertise when determining what environmental effects are reasonably foreseeable.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts environmental review scope and limits judicial challenges for energy infrastructure projects, reducing regulatory oversight that typically protects environmental standards.75% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill restricts environmental review scope to direct impacts only and limits judicial challenges, weakening environmental protections for energy infrastructure projects.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure

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