117 S3986 IS: Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022 U.S. Senate 2022-03-31 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

II117th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3986IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 31, 2022Mr. Marshall (for himself, Mr. Braun, and Mr. Daines) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesA BILLTo delay the effectiveness of certain new rules or regulations relating to the United States energy sector.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022.

2.

Energy regulations holiday

(a)

In general

During the period described in subsection (b), no Federal agency shall finalize any rule or regulation that would cause—(1)a decrease in domestic oil, gas, or biofuels production;(2)an increase in gasoline prices; or(3)any negative effects on domestic energy production, domestic electricity generation, transmission of fuel or electricity, infrastructure development, or transportation fuels.(b)

Period described

The period referred to in subsection (a) is the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the earlier of—(1)January 1, 2023; and(2)the date on which the national average consumer gasoline price is $2.60 per gallon or less.