NATURAL GAS see also Power Resources

Addresses

National Energy Policy: Senator Alexander, S1647 [13MR]

State of the Union: President Obama, S521–S526 [28JA], H1473–H1478 [28JA]

Amendments

BLM: permanently reauthorize Permit Processing Improvement Fund and provide flexibility to designate new pilot offices and revise fee structures relative to oil and gas permitting (S. 2440), S5642, S5649 [16SE]

Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (H.R. 6), H5741, H5743, H5745 [25JN]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 636), H5658 [24JN]

Dept. of Transportation: improve State flexibility in addressing propane and other home heating fuel shortages and extend motor carrier exemption from hours of service regulations in the transportation of such fuels (S. 2086), S3243 [21MY]

Power resources: increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), H5773, H5782, H5783, H5786, H5787, H5788, H5789, H5790, H5792, H5794, H5797 [26JN]

——— increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), consideration (H. Res. 641), H5740 [25JN]

——— remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 727), H7690 [18SE]

——— require approval of construction, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at U.S. borders for import or export (H.R. 3301), H5672, H5673, H5674, H5675 [24JN]

Articles and editorials

Solar and Wind Energy Start To Win on Price vs. Conventional Fuels, S6259 [2DE]

Bills and resolutions

Air pollution: provide for carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emission fees (see S. 2940), S6148 [19NO]

Alaska: provide for authorization of liquified natural gas terminals and related facilities necessary for the export of Alaska natural gas (see S. 2096), S1366 [6MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: allow for energy exploration (see H.R. 5726), H8033 [17NO]

Azerbaijan: recognize anniversary of founding and support continued cooperation on international energy security (see H. Res. 602), H4910 [28MY]

BLM: adjust minimum bids and annual rentals for oil and gas and tar sands leases to reflect inflation (see H.R. 3859), H183 [13JA]

——— permanently reauthorize Permit Processing Improvement Fund and provide flexibility to designate new pilot offices and revise fee structures relative to oil and gas permitting (see S. 2440), S3474 [5JN]

——— streamline oil and gas permitting process and recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units (see S. 2894), S5783 [18SE]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see S. 2548), S4153 [26JN] (see H.R. 4996), H5817 [26JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a loan guarantee program for natural gas distribution grids in areas with high energy costs through the Rural Utilities Service (see S. 2058), S1233 [27FE]

Dept. of Commerce: require more accurate calculation of propane costs and clarify impact of propane prices on Propane Education & Research Council educational outreach activities (see H.R. 5705), H7979 [13NO]

Dept. of Energy: assess impact on the public interest prior to approval of additional permits to export natural gas (see S. 2088), S1365 [6MR]

——— authorize appropriations for fossil energy research and development programs (see H.R. 4553), H3407 [1MY]

——— establish and carry out a comprehensive program to improve education and training for energy-related jobs to increase the number of minorities and women in the workforce (see H.R. 4526), H3363 [30AP]

——— expand number of countries to which energy firms can export liquified natural gas (see S. 2083), S1315 [5MR]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to European allies and Japan (see S. 2592), S4404 [10JY]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to Ukraine and other European countries (see H.R. 4155), H2198 [5MR]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (see S. 2274), S2566 [30AP] (see H.R. 6), H2255 [6MR]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (H.R. 6), consideration (see H. Res. 636), H5639 [23JN]

——— expedite applications to export natural gas and require public disclosure of liquefied natural gas export designations (see S. 2494), S3811 [18JN]

——— provide certainty relative to timing of decisions to approve or deny applications to export natural gas (see S. 2638), S4705 [22JY]

——— provide for fundamental science, basic research activities, and applied energy research and development (see H.R. 4869), H5368 [13JN]

——— replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review (see S. 1938), S439 [16JA]

Dept. of the Interior: allow offshore South Atlantic energy production, provide revenue sharing from such leases, establish veterans workforce training, and create partnerships with institutes of higher education (see S. 2202), S2095 [2AP]

——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy (see S. 2408), S3294 [22MY]

——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see S. 2409), S3294 [22MY]

——— establish regional joint Outer Continental Shelf lease and permit processing offices (see S. 2071), S1233 [27FE]

Dept. of Transportation: designate natural gas fueling corridors in the U.S. for long haul truck traffic (see H.R. 3938), H1479 [28JA]

——— develop and implement program to promote export of liquified natural gas on U.S.-flag vessels and give priority processing of export applications for deepwater port terminals utilizing such vessels (see H.R. 5270), H7125 [30JY]

——— evaluate and report on the feasibility and effectiveness of using natural gas as a fuel source in long haul trucks (see H.R. 3937), H1479 [28JA]

——— extend motor carrier exemption from hours of service regulations in the transportation of propane and other home heating fuels to address shortages (see S. 2085), S1315 [5MR] (see H.R. 4076), H1937 [25FE]

——— improve State flexibility in addressing propane and other home heating fuel shortages and extend motor carrier exemption from hours of service regulations in the transportation of such fuels (see S. 2086), S1365 [6MR]

——— require regulated pipelines be made of steel produced in the U.S. and originating from iron ore and taconite mined and processed in the U.S. (see H.R. 4441), H3143 [9AP]

Economy: create jobs by revising Federal labor laws, decreasing regulatory burdens, providing comprehensive energy reform, and streamlining access to investment capital (see H.R. 4304), H2695 [26MR]

LIHEAP: revise formula for allocating funding to States (see H.R. 3860), H183 [13JA]

Motor vehicles: amend weight limitations for natural gas vehicles (see H.R. 3940), H1479 [28JA]

——— create incentives for the development of alternative fuel vehicles (see S. 2065), S1233 [27FE]

Pipelines: establish State revolving loan funds to repair or replace natural gas distribution pipelines (see H.R. 4339), H2744 [27MR]

——— require gas pipeline facilities to accelerate the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of high-risk pipelines used in commerce (see H.R. 4338), H2744 [27MR]

Power resources: ban hydraulic fracturing on Federal lands leased to a third party (see H.R. 5844), H9044 [10DE]

——— contribute to national security and achieve domestic energy independence by producing more energy from all sources (see H.R. 3895), H1240 [16JA]

——— free the private sector to harness domestic energy resources to create jobs and generate economic growth by removing statutory and administrative barriers (see S. 2170), S1818 [27MR] (see H.R. 4286), H2610 [24MR]

——— improve propane supply and pricing information, coordinate response to shortages, and study need for regional propane reserves (see S. 2762), S5217 [31JY] (see H.R. 5469), H7528 [15SE]

——— increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (see H.R. 4899), H5556 [19JN]

——— increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 641), H5723 [24JN]

——— require approval of construction, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at U.S. borders for import or export (see S. 2823), S5628 [16SE]

——— use revenues from offshore energy production to create jobs, reduce the deficit, invest in clean and renewable energy, clean up the environment, and rebuild infrastructure (see H.R. 4956), H5724 [24JN]

Public lands: authorize approval of pipelines and establish deadlines and expedite permits for certain gathering lines on Federal land and Indian land (see S. 2112), S1584 [12MR] (see H.R. 4293), H2644 [25MR]

Renewable energy: establish a Federal renewable electricity standard and a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers (see H.R. 5072), H6106 [10JY] (see H.R. 5301), H7126 [30JY]

Roads and highways: amend weight limitations for natural gas vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see S. 2721), S5216 [31JY]

Russia: condemn political, military, and economic aggression against neighboring countries and call for international response opposing such actions (see H. Res. 758), H8071 [18NO]

Taxation: extend certain expiring energy tax incentives (see H.R. 5775), H8225 [1DE]

——— make qualified biogas property eligible for the energy credit and permit new clean renewable energy bonds to finance qualified biogas property (see S. 2739), S5217 [31JY]

——— provide a refundable credit against income tax to assist individuals with high residential energy costs (see H.R. 4326), H2743 [27MR]

——— reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of covered substances and return funds to the American people (see H.R. 4754), H4909 [28MY]

Ukraine: provide assistance to reduce dependence on natural gas imports from Russia (see S. 2433), S3474 [5JN]

Letters

Coordination between Federal offshore energy management agencies with State and local stakeholders in coastal and marine spatial planning: F. Bradley Wellock, North Atlantic Ports Association, Inc., H5785 [26JN]

——— several organizations, businesses, and academics, H5784 [26JN]

Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5677 [24JN]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5677 [24JN]

Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation (HHEATT) Act: Michael C. Trunzo, New England Fuel Institute, H2104 [4MR]

——— Richard Roldan, National Propane Gas Association, H2103 [4MR]

North American Energy Infrastructure Act: Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H5666 [24JN]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H5666 [24JN]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5666 [24JN]

Reliable Home Heating Act: Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1060 [24JN]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E1060 [24JN]

Motions

Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (H.R. 6), H5750 [25JN]

Power resources: increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), H5804 [26JN]

Proclamations

Tribute to National Cereal Producers Association of Poland: Representative Flores, E282 [28FE]

Remarks in House

Big Lake, TX: tribute, H2472 [14MR]

Buy American Act: strengthen requirements applicable to building ships for export of liquefied natural gas, H2795 [1AP], H6638 [22JY]

CFTC: provide equal treatment for utility special entities using utility operations-related swaps, H5622 [23JN]

——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets, H5663, H5664 [24JN]

Clean Air Act: eliminate exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas development sources (H.R. 1154), H2689 [26MR]

Climate: impact of global warming and the Arctic Ocean oil and gas leases on Shishmaref, AK, E555 [9AP]

Congress: legislative priorities, H7132 [31JY]

Courts: prohibit litigation of cases involving oil and gas leases to take precedence over all other pending matters before the district court, H5789, H5790 [26JN]

Dept. of Energy: condition approval of permits to export natural gas on the consultation with the U.S. Maritime Administration on the availability of U.S.-flagged ships, H6077, H6078 [10JY]

——— condition approval of permits to export natural gas on use of domestic shipping components, H6076, H6077 [10JY]

——— condition approval of permits to export natural gas on use of domestic shipping components and prohibit approval of permits that increase prices for consumers or to nations that pose national security threat, H5750 [25JN]

——— develop a new process for determining whether applications to export natural gas are in the public interest, H5744, H5745 [25JN]

——— develop a new process for determining whether applications to export natural gas are in the public interest (H.R. 1189), H4716 [21MY]

——— Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program, nuclear energy, and fossil energy research and development funding, H6003, H6004 [9JY]

——— Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program funding through reductions in fossil energy research and development funding, H5997, H5999, H6000, H6002, H6003 [9JY]

——— enhance the energy security of U.S. allies by approving exports of natural gas to NATO countries, Japan, or any country found that such exports would enhance U.S. national security (H.R. 580), E1224 [24JY]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to Ukraine and other European countries, H6645 [22JY]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to Ukraine and other European countries (H.R. 4155), H2159, H2196 [5MR], H2287 [11MR], E1447 [17SE]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries, H7864 [18SE]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (H.R. 6), H5592 [20JN], H5664, H5669, H5676–H5683 [24JN], H5738, H5741–H5746, H5749–H5752 [25JN], H6221 [15JY], E1066 [25JN], E1224 [24JY]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 636), H5652–H5659 [24JN]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (H.R. 6), motion to recommit, H5750 [25JN]

——— fossil energy research and development funding, H6014, H6015 [9JY]

——— FracFocus hydraulic fracturing chemical disclosure registry funding, H5979 [9JY]

——— prohibit consideration of the impact of life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions in the process to approve liquified natural gas export applications, H6054–H6056 [10JY]

——— prohibit funding to block approval of offshore drilling permits, H6079 [10JY]

——— release of strategic plan, H3044 [8AP]

——— require a deadline for decisions on applications to export natural gas, H5742, H5743 [25JN]

——— require authorization of orders for natural gas exports, H5671 [24JN]

——— require public disclosure of applicants intention to use eminent domain for any construction necessary to export natural gas, H5745, H5746 [25JN]

Dept. of the Interior: allow addition of lease sales to a finalized 5-year oil and gas leasing plan, H5782, H5783 [26JN]

——— allow coordination between Federal offshore energy management agencies with State and local stakeholders in coastal and marine spatial planning, H5783–H5786 [26JN], H6042 [10JY]

——— allow offshore South Atlantic energy production, provide revenue sharing from such leases, establish veterans workforce training, and create partnerships with institutes of higher education (S. 2202), H6648 [22JY]

——— Bureau of Ocean Energy Management approval for seismic testing in the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf, H6642, H6643, H6647 [22JY]

——— conduct study on stormwater runoff from oil and gas operations (H.R. 1175), H2689 [26MR]

——— define South Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf area for offshore energy exploration and production planning purposes, H5786, H5787 [26JN]

——— development of domestic offshore oil and gas leasing program relative to impact on climate change, H6755 [24JY]

——— direct certain revenue from increasing energy exploration and production and streamlining energy permitting to CFTC to limit excessive speculation in energy markets, H5797, H5798 [26JN]

——— establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on onshore Federal lands, H5755 [25JN]

——— establish Office of Energy Employment and Training to support the hiring of veterans, women, and underrepresented minorities, H5794–H5797, H5807 [26JN], H6101 [10JY]

——— notify State and local regulatory agencies and publish notice in the Federal Register after receiving application for permit to conduct offshore fracking activities, H5788, H5789 [26JN]

——— prohibit canceling, deferring, or withdrawing any lease parcel from a planned competitive lease sale after the conclusion of the public comment period, H5792, H5793 [26JN]

——— prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief based on market price, H5791, H5792 [26JN]

——— prohibit offshore hydraulic fracturing activities until completion of environmental and public health impact study, H5739 [25JN], H5788 [26JN]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing off certain areas of the coast of California, H5738 [25JN], H7845 [18SE]

——— provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), H6642 [22JY]

——— reform and enhance Outer Continental Shelf energy leasing programs, provide equitable revenue sharing for coastal States, and reorganize the Minerals Management Service, H5756 [25JN]

——— streamline and ensure onshore energy permitting, provide for onshore leasing certainty, and give certainty to oil shale development, H5756 [25JN], H7844 [18SE]

Dept. of Transportation: develop and implement program to promote export of liquified natural gas on U.S.-flag vessels and give priority processing of export applications for deepwater port terminals utilizing such vessels, E1809 [12DE]

——— extend motor carrier exemption from hours of service regulations in the transportation of propane and other home heating fuels to address shortages (H.R. 4076), H2086 [28FE], H2103–H2106 [4MR], H2593 [24MR], H5603 [23JN]

Economy: importance of job creation, H3395 [1MY]

Employment: ensure the U.S. export of natural gas to World Trade Organization countries does not adversely impact manufacturing jobs in the U.S., H5681 [24JN]

——— importance of manufacturing jobs relative to affordable reliable energy, H7866 [18SE]

EPA: regulate hydraulic fracturing, H2685–H2690 [26MR]

——— regulate wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy (H.R. 2825), H2689 [26MR]

——— require certain procedures in the conduct of a study of potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources, H7852 [18SE]

——— require testing of underground sources of drinking water in connection with hydraulic fracturing operations (H.R. 2983), H2689 [26MR]

LIHEAP: funding, H24 [8JA], H1427 [27JA], H1488, H1493 [29JA], H2616 [25MR], H2657 [26MR]

LIHEAP Action Day: observance, H2657 [26MR]

Marcellus shale reserves: importance of drilling, H6221 [15JY], H6338 [16JY], H8200 [1DE]

National Export Initiative: increase trade promotion authority and U.S. exports, H3227 [28AP]

NATO: facilitate U.S. export of natural gas to allies, E1224 [24JY]

NTSB: adopt recommendations requiring gas lines to have auto and remote shut off valves and hydrostatic testing, E1372 [9SE]

Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, H2157 [5MR], H6643, H6644 [22JY], H6985 [29JY]

OSHA: proposed rule relative to workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica, H1945 [26FE]

Outer Continental Shelf: expand oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H6645, H6646 [22JY]

Pipelines: provide for timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law relative to siting, construction, expansion, or operation of pipeline projects, H7864 [18SE]

——— provide for timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law relative to siting, construction, expansion, or operation of pipeline projects (H.R. 1900), H7111 [30JY]

Power resources: contribute to national security and achieve domestic energy independence by producing more energy from all sources (H.R. 3895), H6648 [22JY]

——— domestic oil and natural gas production, H6753 [24JY]

——— eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production, H7685 [18SE]

——— eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production (S. 1762), H2690 [26MR]

——— ensure modifications to cross-border natural gas pipelines receive thorough environmental review process, H5675, H5676 [24JN]

——— ensure the complete length of cross-border natural gas pipelines would be subject to full environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act, H5673, H5674 [24JN]

——— exclude any cross-border natural gas pipelines project with a pending permit application from new approval requirements, H5674 [24JN]

——— expand export of liquefied natural gas, H2151 [5MR], H2794 [1AP], H6638 [22JY]

——— impact of environmental regulations on energy prices, H6985 [29JY]

——— increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), H5592 [20JN], H5664 [24JN], H5752–H5757 [25JN], H5772–H5805, H5807 [26JN], H6643, H6648 [22JY], E1080 [26JN]

——— increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), motion to recommit, H5803, H5804 [26JN]

——— increase oil and gas production on Federal lands, H3044 [8AP]

——— limit release of toxic air pollutants from petroleum coke, prohibit oil and natural gas exports to countries that support terrorist organizations, and allow CFTC actions to limit excessive speculation in energy markets, H7853 [18SE]

——— national energy policy, H1529 [3FE], H2144 [4MR], H5500 [19JN], H6641–H6649 [22JY], H7870–H7872 [18SE], H8073 [19NO], E1306 [1AU]

——— prohibit approval of oil or natural gas pipelines that have potential to contaminate the Great Lakes or a drinking water supply or for operators that have failed to properly clean up prior spills, H5686, H5687 [24JN]

——— prohibit big oil companies signing new Federal drilling leases from receiving subsidies and prohibit all oil companies from exporting U.S. oil or natural gas, H5804 [26JN]

——— promote energy security of European allies through opening of the Southern Gas Corridor (H. Res. 284), E1224 [24JY]

——— remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs, H8069 [18NO]

Public lands: extend State jurisdiction over submerged lands and allow States to grant oil and natural gas leases in the extended area, H7852 [18SE]

Russia: condemn political, military, and economic aggression against neighboring countries and call for international response opposing such actions (H. Res. 758), H8345–H8350 [3DE]

San Bruno, CA: anniversary of Pacific Gas and Electric Co., gas line explosion and tribute to those killed, E1372 [9SE]

Tallgrass Energy (organization): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E490 [2AP]

Taxation: disallow deduction for income attributable to domestic oil and gas production activities of major integrated oil companies (H.R. 1426), H5739 [25JN]

——— provide for equalization of the excise tax on liquefied natural gas and per energy equivalent of diesel (H.R. 2202), H8654 [4DE]

——— reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of covered substances and return funds to the American people (H.R. 4754), E848 [28MY]

Trimble Navigation Ltd.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E503 [3AP]

Ukraine: require Dept. of State report on effect of increased U.S. natural gas and crude oil exports, H2636 [25MR]

Water pollution: require disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing and repeal the oil and gas industry exemption from the Safe Drinking Water Act (H.R. 1921), H2689 [26MR]

Remarks in Senate

Air pollution: oppose carbon pollution fee, S2059, S2078 [2AP]

——— provide for carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emission fees (S. 2940), S6149–S6151 [19NO], S6258 [2DE]

Arctic regions: implementation of national strategy for development, S2170–S2173 [7AP]

BLM: permanently reauthorize Permit Processing Improvement Fund and provide flexibility to designate new pilot offices and revise fee structures relative to oil and gas permitting, S6654 [11DE]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (S. 2548), S4158–S4160 [26JN]

China: evaluation of ability to meet energy demands, S6061 [18NO]

Climate: decrease dependence on fossil fuels, S1391 [10MR]

——— impact of climate change on energy infrastructure relative to production, extraction, refining, processing, transporting and storing, S1388 [10MR]

——— impact of increase in natural gas usage on climate change, S1389 [10MR]

Dept. of Energy: enhance the energy security of U.S. allies by approving exports of natural gas to NATO countries, Japan, or any country found that such exports would enhance U.S. national security, S2766, S2767 [7MY]

——— expand number of countries to which energy firms can export liquified natural gas (S. 2083), S2059 [2AP]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to European allies and Japan (S. 2592), S4414–S4417 [10JY], S4646 [21JY], S4742 [23JY]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to Ukraine and other European countries, S1635, S1640 [13MR], S1715–S1717 [25MR], S2139 [3AP]

——— provide certainty relative to timing of decisions to approve or deny applications to export natural gas (S. 2638), S4741 [23JY]

Dept. of State: Unconventional Gas Technical Engagement Program funding to encourage natural gas development in Eastern Europe, S1772 [26MR]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy (S. 2408), S3298 [22MY]

——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska (S. 2409), S3298 [22MY]

Dept. of Transportation: extend motor carrier exemption from hours of service regulations in the transportation of propane and other home heating fuels to address shortages (H.R. 4076), S1667 [13MR]

Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change, S2753 [7MY]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S4448 [14JY]

——— promote economic growth and job creation and strengthen energy security of U.S. allies, S1901 [1AP], S2079, S2080 [2AP]

Ecuador: issuance of permit for oil drilling in Yasuni reserve in Amazon region, S4138 [26JN]

Employment: impact of U.S. export of natural gas to the Ukraine on manufacturing jobs in the U.S., S1355 [6MR], S1682 [24MR]

EPA: impose carbon pollution fee and use proceeds to provide rebate to consumers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and regulate hydraulic fracturing (S. 332), S1399 [10MR]

——— permit States to develop certain Federal domestic oil and natural gas resources, S126 [8JA]

Florida: environmental concerns relative to natural gas exploration near Everglades National Park, S4447 [14JY]

Germany: impact of transition to renewable energy from fossil fuels, S3410 [4JN]

LIHEAP: funding, S714 [4FE], S1773 [26MR]

LIHEAP Action Day: observance, S1773 [26MR]

Liquified natural gas: export, S2854 [8MY]

Motor vehicles: amend weight limitations for natural gas vehicles, S3837 [19JN]

——— create incentives for the development of alternative fuel vehicles, S3837 [19JN]

——— create incentives for the development of alternative fuel vehicles (S. 2065), S1236 [27FE]

National Export Initiative: increase trade promotion authority and U.S. exports, S1297 [5MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, S1506 [11MR], S2683, S2684 [6MY], S3354–S3356 [3JN], S3454 [5JN]

Power resources: domestic energy production and opportunities to expand energy exports, S356–S358 [15JA], S2697–S2699 [6MY]

——— domestic oil and natural gas production, S215 [9JA]

——— eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production and extend certain renewable energy tax incentives, S1444 [10MR]

——— facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation, S1902 [1AP], S2765 [7MY]

——— facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (S. 1401), S1498, S1511 [11MR], S4742 [23JY]

——— free the private sector to harness domestic energy resources to create jobs and generate economic growth by removing statutory and administrative barriers, S2461 [29AP]

——— increase domestic energy production and lift prohibition on energy exports, S1493–S1495 [11MR]

——— increase oil and gas production on Federal lands, S216 [9JA]

——— national energy policy, S1498, S1499, S1511–S1514 [11MR], S3992–S3994 [25JN]

——— recognize primacy of States relative to regulation of hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State, S1902 [1AP]

——— recognize primacy of States relative to regulation of hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (S. 1482), S1498, S1511 [11MR]

——— reform tax treatment of all energy production, S1389 [10MR]

——— require approval of construction, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at U.S. borders for import or export (S. 2823), S5632–S5634 [16SE]

Public lands: authorizing Federal land projects that develop natural resources for energy production, expand national park system boundaries, and establish new parks, S6522–S6527 [10DE]

Taxation: impose carbon tax, S1431 [10MR]

——— provide for equalization of the excise tax on liquefied natural gas and per energy equivalent of diesel, S6770, S6771 [12DE]

Reports

Employment Outlook for African Americans and Latinos in the Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Industry: IHS Global, Inc., H5795 [26JN]

Seeing Is Believing—Status of Renewable Energy in the U.S.—Wind and Solar Are Cheaper Than Coal and Gas in a Growing Number of Markets: World Resources Institute, S6259 [2DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 727) (H. Rept. 113–601), H7616 [16SE]

Consideration of H.R. 6, Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act and H.R. 3301, North American Energy Infrastructure Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 636) (H. Rept. 113–492), H5639 [23JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4899, Lower Gasoline Prices To Fuel an America That Works Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 641) (H. Rept. 113–493), H5723 [24JN]

Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 113–477), H5556 [19JN]

North American Energy Infrastructure Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3301) (H. Rept. 113–482), H5556 [19JN]

Reliable Home Heating Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2086) (S. Rept. 113–162), S3183 [20MY]

U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperation Improvement: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3683) (H. Rept. 113–341), H1657 [5FE]

Resolutions by organizations

Comprehensive management of Arctic Ocean to maintain its biodiversity for the food security, tribal health, and cultural identity of the present and future generations: Native Village of Shishmaref, AK, Council, E555 [9AP]

Statements

Liquefied Natural Gas Exports: Several Administration Officials, H5679 [24JN]

North American Energy Infrastructure Act: Executive Office of the President, H5656 [24JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 636, consideration of H.R. 6, Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act and H.R. 3301, North American Energy Infrastructure Act, H5652 [24JN]

H. Res. 641, consideration of H.R. 4899, Lower Gasoline Prices To Fuel an America That Works Act and H.R. 4923, energy and water development appropriations, H5736 [25JN]

H. Res. 727, consideration of H.R. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act, H7684 [18SE]

H. Res. 758, condemn political, military, and economic aggression by Russia against neighboring countries and call for international response opposing such actions, H8345–H8347 [3DE]

H.R. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act, H7819–H7841 [18SE]

H.R. 6, Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act, H5741 [25JN]

H.R. 3301, North American Energy Infrastructure Act, H5672 [24JN]

H.R. 4076, Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation (HHEATT) Act, H2103 [4MR]

H.R. 4899, Lower Gasoline Prices To Fuel an America That Works Act, H5773–H5782 [26JN]

H.R. 5705, Propane Education and Research Enhancement Act, H8891 [9DE]

S. 2086, Reliable Home Heating Act, S3243 [21MY], H5602 [23JN]

S. 2440, BLM Permit Processing Improvement Act, S5649 [16SE]