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To amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification. [HB-3127]
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To amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the definition of a modification. This bill amends the Clean Air Act to exclude energy efficiency projects, pollution control projects, and reliability projects from the new source review process (requiring stationary sources of air pollution to get approval before construction or modification).
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 06/29/2017
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Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2017 [HB-3117]
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Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2017 This bill prohibits the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of the Interior, and the Council on Environmental Quality from considering the social cost of carbon, methane, or nitrous oxide as part of any cost benefit analysis in the rule making process, unless a federal law is enacted authorizing such consideration. They may also consider those social costs if they use an estimate that: (1) complies with the requirements of the Office of Management
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-999, Part I. on 11/02/2018
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To amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes. [HB-3128]
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To amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes. This bill amends the Clean Air Act to provide that a modification of a stationary source results in an increase in air pollution only when the maximum achievable hourly emissions rate from the source is higher than: (1) the rate of the source as it was originally designed, and (2) the rate that was actually achieved during the 10 years before the change.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Subcommittee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 07/17/2018
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To provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes. [HB-3144]
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To provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes. (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to operate the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) in a manner consistent with the document titled "Endangered Species Act Section 7(a)(2) Supplemental Biological Opinion," dated January 17, 2014, until the later of September 30, 2022, or the date upon
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Newhouse
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 04/26/2018
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Energy Storage Goals and Demonstration Projects Act [S.1455]
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Energy Storage Goals and Demonstration Projects Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources Subcommittee On Energy. Hearings Held. on 12/05/2017
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Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 [S.1460]
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Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017 This bill amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 with respect to energy efficiency for sectors such as buildings, transportation, schools, and manufacturing. Energy infrastructure concerns are addressed, including cybersecurity threats, pipeline permitting, and requirements for enhanced electric grid storage and security as well as bulk-power system reliability. The bill amends the Energy Policy Act of
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Hearings Held. on 09/19/2017
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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act [HB-1]
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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. It also establishes an oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska. (Unless otherwise specified, provisions referred to in this summary as temporary or as a suspension of an existing provision apply for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2026.) TITLE I Subtitle A-- Individual Tax Reform
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Rice
Signed By President. on 12/22/2017
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Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 [HB-2]
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Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2023 and modifies Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs that address: commodity support, conservation, trade and international food aid, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activities, forestry, energy, horticulture, and crop insurance. The bill modifies agriculture and nutrition policies to: require farmers to make a new election to obtain either Price Loss Coverage or Agricultural Risk Coverage for
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Sponsored by: Rep. K. Michael Conaway
Signed By President. on 12/20/2018
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Water Resources Development Act of 2018 [HB-8]
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Water Resources Development Act of 2018 TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS (Sec. 102) This bill amends the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1986 to direct the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to identify potential opportunities for the beneficial use of dredged materials obtained from harbors and inland harbors. (Sec. 103) The bill reauthorizes through FY2023 the Levee Safety Initiative under WRDA 1986 and the dam inspection program under the National Dam Safety Program Act. (Sec. 105) The bill increases funding limits for the rehabilitation of Corps
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Read Twice. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 488. on 06/26/2018
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Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2017 [HB-3050]
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Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide financial assistance to states for the implementation, review, and revision of a state energy security plan that assesses the state's existing circumstances and proposes methods to strengthen the ability of the state to have a reliable, secure, and resilient energy infrastructure. A state energy security plan must: address all fuels, including petroleum products, other liquid fuels, coal, electricity,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bobby Rush
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 07/19/2017
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Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017 [HB-3043]
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Hydropower Policy Modernization Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill designates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as the lead agency for coordinating all federal authorizations and reviews related to hydropower license applications, including compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. FERC must establish a process to set a schedule for the review and disposition of each federal authorization following the filing of an application for a license. The bill expands the definition of "renewable energy" to include electric
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Sponsored by: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 11/09/2017
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To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. [HB-2995]
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To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. This bill establishes a U.S. Green Bank that provides financial support to assist regional, state, and local institutions finance: (1) clean energy (e.g., solar or wind energy) projects, or (2) energy efficiency projects that reduce energy use or substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Department of the Treasury must issue green bonds to provide the bank with: (1) an initial capitalization
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/23/2017
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Climate Solutions Act of 2017 [HB-2958]
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Climate Solutions Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 by directing the Department of Energy (DOE) to promulgate regulations that require the percentage of electric energy generated from renewable sources that is sold at the retail level to increase each year beginning in 2020 so that in 2050 and each subsequent year, the percentage is at least 80%. DOE must also promulgate regulations that set cumulative energy savings targets for retail electric energy and natural gas suppliers that require each supplier
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 06/23/2017
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Community Economic Assistance Act of 2017 [HB-2931]
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Community Economic Assistance Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the establishment of community economic assistance zones that are eligible for certain tax deductions and credits. A zone must be nominated by the governor of the state where it is located and designated by the Department of the Treasury. A nominated area must: have received a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notice after December 31, 2014, and met other criteria related to loss of employment; have been (or will be) seriously impacted
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Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Cartwright
Introduced In House on 06/16/2017
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Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act [HB-2872]
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Promoting Hydropower Development at Existing Nonpowered Dams Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish an expedited licensing process for issuing and amending licenses and preliminary permits for any qualifying facility as defined by this bill. In establishing the expedited process, FERC shall convene an interagency task force with appropriate federal and state agencies and Indian tribes to coordinate the regulatory process associated with the authorizations required
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Sponsored by: Rep. Larry Bucshon
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 12/13/2017
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Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act [HB-2880]
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Promoting Closed-Loop Pumped Storage Hydropower Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish an expedited licensing process for issuing and amending licenses and preliminary permits for closed-loop pumped storage projects (in which the upper and lower reservoirs do not impound or directly withdraw water from navigable waters, or that are not continuously connected to a naturally flowing water feature). In establishing the expedited process, FERC shall convene an interagency
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Sponsored by: Rep. H. Morgan Griffith
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 12/13/2017
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RIVER Act Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization Act [S.1336]
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RIVER Act Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization Act This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize through FY2027 and extend eligibility for the program of hydroelectric production incentives and incentive payments to the owners or operators of hydroelectric facilities at existing dams to make capital improvements directly related to improving efficiency.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Gardner
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Murkowski Without Amendment. With Written Report No. 115-250. on 05/21/2018
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Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act [HB-2883]
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Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits any person from constructing, connecting, operating, or maintaining a border-crossing facility for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity across an international border of the United States without obtaining a certificate of crossing. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), with respect to oil or natural gas pipelines, or the Department of Energy (DOE), with respect to electric transmission facilities, must issue a certificate of crossing for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gene Green
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. on 07/20/2017
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 [HB-2810]
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 This bill authorizes FY2018 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation. The bill authorizes appropriations to DOD for: (1) Procurement, including aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, space procurement, and other procurement; (2) Research, Development,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Signed By President. on 12/12/2017
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SADD Act Standing Against Dirty Diplomacy Act [HB-2813]
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SADD Act Standing Against Dirty Diplomacy Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Huffman
Introduced In House on 06/07/2017