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Carbon Capture Modernization Act [HB-1796]
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[Taxes ]
[Climate Change ]
Modifies sequestration and other requirements for the qualifying advanced coal project tax credit.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 03/14/2019
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Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Border Security and Disaster Relief, 2019 [S.811]
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[Disaster Relief ]
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[Defense ]
[Environmental ]
[Immigration ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
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Provides FY2019 supplemental appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for expenses related to natural disasters and border security. The funding provided by this bill is designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. The bill includes appropriations for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior, the U.S. Coast Guard, the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Marco Rubio
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 03/14/2019
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S.T.O.R.A.G.E. Act Storage Technology for Operational Readiness And Generating Energy Act [HB-1744]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
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Adds energy storage systems to the list of strategies states should consider when developing energy plans and using their utility ratemaking authority. States must consider requiring that, as a part of a supply side resource planning process, electric utilities in the states demonstrate that they considered an investment in energy storage systems based on factors such as cost, improved reliability, security, and system performance and efficiency. The Department of Energy (DOE) must coordinate efforts among various existing programs conducting energy
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 03/14/2019
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Advancing Grid Storage Act of 2019 [HB-1743]
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[Science ]
Requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish certain energy storage programs. DOE must carry out, within the Office of Electricity, a program for the research of energy storage systems (systems or strategies that improve the ability to shift the dispatch of energy in time, across multiple timescales). DOE must carry out a loan program for (1) the demonstration and deployment of energy storage systems in a specific project, and (2) programs that finance the demonstration and deployment of multiple energy storage systems through a financial
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 03/14/2019
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Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act of 2019 [HB-1659]
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[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Senior Citizens ]
Authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to long-term care facilities to help such facilities prepare for power outages during and after natural disasters. Eligible grant activities include the purchase of backup power sources (e.g., generators) and the creation of regional resource directories.
Sponsored by: Rep. Frederica Wilson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/09/2019
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European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019 [HB-1616]
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[Trade ]
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Directs the Department of State to prioritize assistance to develop energy infrastructure in Europe and Eurasia, in particular for projects involving the European Commission and countries in the region. Assistance shall include political and diplomatic support and funding assistance. Projects eligible for such assistance include infrastructure for natural gas, electricity transmission, and renewable energy. The State Department shall give preference to projects that (1) improve the capacity to transfer gas and electricity within and between regional
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Foreign Relations. on 03/26/2019
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European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019 [S.704]
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[International ]
[Trade ]
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Directs the Department of State to prioritize assistance to develop energy infrastructure in Europe and Eurasia, in particular for projects involving the European Commission and countries in the region. Assistance shall include political and diplomatic support and funding assistance. Projects eligible for such assistance include projects that improve electricity transmission infrastructure, energy efficiency, or power generation. The State Department shall give preference to projects that (1) link the energy systems of regional countries, (2) have
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Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Cardin
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute And An Amendment To The Title. Without Written Report. on 12/17/2019
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PURPA Modernization Act of 2019 [HB-1502]
[Energy ]
To modernize the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Paul Mitchell
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 03/06/2019
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Sites Reservoir Project Act [HB-1435]
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[Infrastructure ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Construction ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
Directs the Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of the Interior to take certain actions related to federal support for the construction of water infrastructure in California. Specifically, with respect to the Sites Project (a water storage project in Glenn and Colusa Counties, California), Reclamation shall (1) be the lead federal agency for the purposes of all federal reviews, approvals, or decisions required under federal law to allow either Reclamation or the Sites Project Authority to construct the project; and (2) ensure that all such reviews,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Doug LaMalfa
Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Oceans, And Wildlife. on 03/15/2019
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European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019 [HB-1453]
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Directs the Department of State to prioritize assistance to develop energy infrastructure in Europe, in particular for projects involving the European Commission and governments in the region. Assistance shall include political, technical, and diplomatic support. Projects eligible for such assistance include infrastructure for natural gas, electricity transmission, and renewable energy. The State Department shall give preference to projects that (1) improve the capacity to transfer gas and electricity within and between European countries, (2) have
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Introduced In House on 02/28/2019
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CHP Support Act [HB-1480]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
Redesignates the Department of Energy's Clean Energy Application Centers as the CHP Technical Assistance Partnership Program. The program (1) encourages deployment of combined heat and power, heat to power, and efficient district energy technologies; and (2) provides project specific support to building and industrial professionals through economic and engineering assessments and advisory activities. reauthorizes the program through FY2024.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robin Kelly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy. on 03/01/2019
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Tax Extender and Disaster Relief Act of 2019 [S.617]
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[Disaster Relief ]
[Retirement ]
Extends certain tax credits and deductions expiring in 2018 and 2019, and provides disaster tax relief, including penalty-free withdrawal of retirement funds for disaster expenses.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 28. on 03/04/2019
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Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief, 2019 [S.572]
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[Housing ]
Provides FY2019 supplemental appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for expenses related to the consequences of recent wildfires, hurricanes, volcanos, earthquakes, typhoons, and other natural disasters. The funding provided by this bill is designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement rules. The bill includes appropriations for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Army Corps
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Sponsored by: Sen. David Perdue
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Appropriations. on 02/26/2019
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Energy Infrastructure Demand Response Act of 2019 [S.487]
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[Air Quality ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Public Health ]
Requires the Department of Energy to establish a natural gas demand response pilot program that uses the latest demand response technology from the energy sector for natural gas to (1) reduce the cost of energy for consumers, (2) reduce market price volatility, (3) increase reliability of the energy system, and (4) achieve reductions in air emissions and other benefits.
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus King
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 02/14/2019
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A joint resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. [SJR-8]
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[Climate Change ]
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This joint resolution declares that the government has a duty to create a Green New Deal with the goals of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions; establishing millions of high-wage jobs and ensuring economic security for all; investing in infrastructure and industry; securing clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment for all; and promoting justice and equality. The joint resolution calls for accomplishment of these goals through a 10-year national mobilization effort.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mitch McConnell
Motion To Proceed To Measure Considered In Senate. on 03/26/2019
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A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. [SR-59]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Air Quality ]
[Climate Change ]
[Public Health ]
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This resolution calls for the creation of a Green New Deal with the goals of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions; establishing millions of high-wage jobs and ensuring economic security for all; investing in infrastructure and industry; securing clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment for all; and promoting justice and equality. The resolution calls for accomplishment of these goals through a 10-year national mobilization effort. The resolution also enumerates the
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker
Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. (text: Cr S1140-1142) on 02/07/2019
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Carbon Capture Modernization Act [S.407]
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[Taxes ]
[Climate Change ]
Modifies sequestration and other requirements for the qualifying advanced coal project tax credit.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joe Manchin
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 02/07/2019
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Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2019 [S.398]
[Defense ]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
[Trade ]
Suspends certain weapons transfers to Saudi Arabia. It also imposes sanctions on individuals for various activities related to the civil war in Yemen and for involvement in the death of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The United States may not authorize transfers to Saudi Arabia of missiles, ammunition, ground vehicles, aircraft, or other weapons that fall within Categories III, IV, VII, or VIII of the U.S. Munitions List. The prohibitions do not apply to ground-based missile defense systems and shall expire September 30, 2020. The United
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Risch Without Amendment. Without Written Report. on 07/30/2019
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National Evaluation of Techniques for Making Energy Technologies More Efficient and Resilient Act of 2019 [S.346]
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[Technology and Innovation ]
[Science ]
Directs the Department of Energy to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under which the National Academies must study and evaluate net metering. Net metering allows consumers who generate some or all of their own electricity to use that electricity anytime, instead of when it is generated.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 02/06/2019
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Clean Water for Rural Communities Act [S.334]
[Water ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Authorizes rural water supply projects in Montana and North Dakota. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to (1) plan and construct the Musselshell-Judith Rural Water System for certain communities in Montana, and (2) study the feasibility of constructing the Dry-Redwater Regional Water System for certain communities in Montana and North Dakota.
Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Daines
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 116-133. on 10/22/2019