Energy

in committee · United States · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 2881: COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025

HR 2881, the COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025, prohibits the federal government from issuing new oil and gas leases in four specific coastal planning areas: the North Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, and Straits of Florida. This directly affects the Department of the Interior (specifically the Secretary) and oil and gas companies seeking to explore or develop resources in these regions. The bill amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to ban all new leasing authorizations in these areas, as defined by the 2024-2029 leasing program notice. It does not affect existing leases or operations but prevents future development in these designated coastal zones.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits new oil/gas leases in coastal areas, restricting fossil fuel development and opposing expansion of traditional energy production.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits new offshore oil/gas leases in ecologically sensitive coastal zones, preventing habitat destruction and pollution risks from drilling activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Coastal & Flood Protection

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in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 6529: Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act

HR 6529, the Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act, mandates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to hold a technical conference within 90 days of enactment. The conference will include AI data centers, utilities, and ratepayer advocates to develop strategies protecting residential and small commercial customers from rising energy costs caused by large energy users. FERC must then submit a report with recommendations to Congress within 180 days. This procedural bill directly affects households and small businesses facing potential rate increases due to AI data center energy demands.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProtects residential/small commercial customers from AI data center energy cost increases, aligning with consumer protection in energy policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · United States · House Oct 28, 2025

HR 5845: Las Americas Energy Security Act

The Las Americas Energy Security Act establishes a $100 million annual sovereign lending program (2026-2031) to support eligible Latin American and Caribbean countries in transitioning to clean energy and improving energy security. It funds renewable energy projects, battery solutions, and technical assistance, while requiring projects to prioritize U.S. goods/services, avoid Chinese/Russian state entities, and benefit marginalized communities. The program targets countries meeting specific criteria, such as being Caribbean Basin Recovery Act beneficiaries or members of democratic alliances like CARICOM. It mandates annual reports on program effectiveness and includes strict anti-corruption and environmental safeguards for funded projects.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill allocates $100M annually for renewable energy projects, battery solutions, and clean energy infrastructure in Latin America, explicitly advancing clean energy transition and energy security.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds renewable energy projects and clean energy transition, directly promoting environmental protection and climate action per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Storage Renewable Energy

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in committee · United States · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2413: GREEN Appraisals Act of 2025

The GREEN Appraisals Act of 2025 requires lenders to inform borrowers about energy efficiency reports for home appraisals and mandates that appraisers consider these reports when valuing properties. It directly affects homebuyers, appraisers, and lenders handling covered loans (like most mortgages insured by FHA, VA, or Fannie Mae). Key provisions include requiring appraisers to factor in energy efficiency features, renewable energy systems, and estimated savings - such as lower utility costs - into property valuations, while ensuring these reports cannot be used to deny a loan. The law also sets standards for energy reports (e.g., using HERS ratings) and requires appraisers to complete specific training on evaluating energy data. This policy change aims to make energy efficiency a standard part of home value assessments, potentially influencing both home prices and financing decisions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates appraisers to factor in energy efficiency features and renewable systems, boosting property value for green upgrades, directly advancing renewable energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates appraisal consideration of energy efficiency features, incentivizing lower energy consumption and reduced emissions through property valuation incentives.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates appraisers to consider energy efficiency features and savings, reducing long-term utility costs for homeowners and promoting sustainable housing development.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy

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in committee · United States · House May 7, 2025

HR 3253: Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2025

The Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2025 expands federal support for developing advanced biofuels (including ultra-low-carbon and zero-carbon bioethanol), renewable chemicals, and biobased products. It creates a new grant program for pilot and demonstration-scale biorefineries, requiring projects to meet specific criteria like environmental benefits, rural economic development, innovation, and market potential. Grants cover up to 60% of project costs, with the remaining 40% coming from non-federal sources, and will receive $100 million annually from 2026 through 2030. This program directly supports eligible entities such as companies, cooperatives, and associations working to commercialize sustainable biorefinery technologies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates federal grant program covering 60% of biorefinery project costs, increasing government spending on renewable energy initiatives within fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds advanced biofuels (ultra-low-carbon bioethanol) via grants for biorefineries, promoting renewable energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes ultra-low-carbon biofuels and requires environmental benefits for grants, advancing climate change mitigation and clean energy development.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes sustainable transportation through advanced biofuel development (ultra-low-carbon bioethanol) for vehicles, aligning with sustainable transportation indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 1, 2025

S 2664: Skilled Workforce Act

S 2664, the Skilled Workforce Act, creates a 30% federal tax credit for businesses investing in training facilities that address workforce shortages in high-demand industries like high-tech manufacturing, clean energy, construction, and advanced transportation. The credit applies to eligible institutions (such as community colleges, career schools, and public secondary schools) partnering with businesses to build or upgrade facilities for skills-based training programs. Projects must be certified by Treasury and Commerce, with a total funding cap of $500 million, prioritizing rural schools and those serving underserved communities. The credit cannot be combined with other tax benefits for the same investment and applies to property placed in service after the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 30% federal tax credit for businesses, directly reducing tax burden through fiscal policy to address workforce shortages.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides 30% tax credit for businesses partnering with community colleges/public schools to fund training facilities, directly advancing educational infrastructure and skills-based programs.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly targets 'clean energy' as a high-demand industry for workforce training, creating tax incentives to build skilled labor capacity in this sector.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill includes clean energy as a high-demand industry for workforce training, indirectly supporting environmental goals through clean energy sector development75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds training partnerships to address workforce shortages in key industries, advancing employment standards through skills development.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds training for high-tech manufacturing workforce development via tax credits, directly advancing technology sector workforce needs.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credit for training in 'advanced transportation' sector, supporting workforce development for transportation industries as explicitly listed in summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Career & Technical Education Renewable Energy Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 17, 2025

SRES 563: A resolution affirming that the Federal Government should support school district investment in clean school buses.

SRES 563 is a non-binding Senate resolution affirming that the federal government should support school districts in replacing diesel school buses with cleaner alternatives like electric models. It highlights that diesel exhaust - harmful pollutants linked to asthma, missed school days, and long-term health risks for children - directly affects over 30% of U.S. students who ride school buses. The resolution cites bipartisan past efforts, including funding in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to support this transition but does not create new funding or mandates. It serves as a statement of policy preference, not a legislative action.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill advocates federal funding for cleaner school buses, directly improving school infrastructure and student health (reducing asthma/absenteeism), aligning with education infrastructure and access indicators.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes replacing diesel buses with electric models, advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence for school transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes electric school buses to reduce diesel emissions (harmful pollutants linked to health issues), directly advancing pollution control and clean energy adoption in environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directly links diesel exhaust to asthma and health risks for students, advocating cleaner buses to protect public health, aligning with healthcare protection goals.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly affirms federal support for replacing diesel school buses with clean alternatives, promoting sustainable transportation and reducing emissions in school bus fleets.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Student Health Electric Vehicles Air Quality Electric Vehicles

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 6, 2025

SRES 488: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the European Union's actions to diversify from Russian energy sources.

This resolution expresses the Senate's support for the European Union's progress in reducing dependence on Russian energy since 2022, including a 90% cut in Russian oil imports and efforts to end all Russian gas imports by 2027 under the REPowerEU initiative. It specifically highlights Hungary's increased reliance on Russian energy (adding $6.7 billion in revenue to Russia since 2022) and calls on Hungary to comply with the EU's timeline. The resolution urges U.S. allies to terminate contracts with Russian energy firms Rosneft and Lukoil, following recent U.S. sanctions. It also reaffirms opposition to the Nord Stream pipelines but does not create new legal requirements or affect any entities directly.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergySenate explicitly supports EU's reduction of Russian fossil fuel dependence (90% oil cut, ending gas by 2027), advancing fossil fuel diversification goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 6, 2025

S 896: Co-Location Energy Act

S 896, the Co-Location Energy Act, allows renewable energy projects (solar/wind) to be developed on existing federal oil, gas, coal, and geothermal lease areas. It requires the Secretary of the Interior to obtain leaseholder consent before authorizing evaluations or issuing permits for renewable energy development on those lands. The bill mandates the Secretary to determine within 180 days if such projects qualify for streamlined environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act. This directly affects federal leaseholders (e.g., oil/gas companies) and renewable energy developers seeking to co-locate projects on currently leased federal lands.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEnables solar/wind projects on existing fossil fuel lease areas, streamlines NEPA review for renewables, directly advancing renewable energy development on federal lands.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables renewable energy (solar/wind) on existing fossil fuel lease areas, promoting clean energy development while requiring environmental review, aligning with climate and conservation goals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Renewable Energy

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in committee · United States · House Jul 10, 2025

HR 4308: To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes.

HR 4308 reauthorizes the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program through 2030, providing $3.5 billion annually for state and local governments to fund energy efficiency projects. The bill expands eligible uses to include infrastructure for alternative fuels and energy distribution technologies like district heating systems and distributed energy resources. It directs grants toward diversifying energy supplies and increasing efficiency, with administrative costs capped at 1% of annual funding. This program directly supports communities implementing clean energy initiatives under the 2007 Energy Independence Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $3.5B annually for state energy efficiency projects, directly funding public infrastructure through budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyReauthorizes $3.5B annually for energy efficiency projects, expands to alternative fuels infrastructure, and diversifies energy supplies per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentReauthorizes $3.5B/year for energy efficiency/conservation grants, expands to alternative fuels infrastructure, and promotes district heating/distributed energy resources, directly advancing environmental protection and clean energy goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExpands grants to alternative fuel infrastructure, supporting sustainable transportation projects like EV charging networks and energy-efficient transit systems.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Conservation

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