POWER RESOURCES see also Conservation of Energy; Natural Gas; Petroleum; Renewable Energy

Addresses

State of the Union: President Obama, S277–S281 [20JA], H419–H424 [20JA]

Amendments

Africa: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (S. 2152), S8861, S8863, S8889 [18DE]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1), S151 [12JA], S181, S184, S186, S189, S211, S212, S213, S214, S215, S216, S217 [13JA], S240, S241, S242, S243, S244, S245, S246, S247 [16JA], S263, S267, S268, S270, S271, S292, S293, S294, S295, S296, S297 [20JA], S318, S328, S331, S332, S333, S335, S336, S338, S353, S354, S355, S356, S357, S358, S359, S360, S361, S362, S363, S364 [21JA], S377, S390, S391, S398, S399, S400, S401, S402, S403, S428, S429, S431, S432, S433, S434, S435, S436, S437, S438, S439, S441, S442, S443, S444 [22JA], S472, S473, S474, S475, S476, S477, S478, S479, S480, S481, S482, S483, S484, S485, S486, S487 [26JA], S512, S513, S514, S518, S520, S522, S523, S524, S525, S526, S527, S528, S529, S531, S532, S536, S537, S546, S547 [27JA], S574, S607 [28JA], S624, S661 [29JA]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1), consideration (H. Res. 100), H944 [11FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2028), H2475 [27AP], H2501 [28AP], H2633, H2634, H2635, H2637, H2638, H2640, H2641, H2642, H2643, H2645, H2646, H2647, H2648, H2649, H2650, H2656, H2657 [29AP], H2686, H2688, H2689, H2691, H2692, H2711, H2712, H2714, H2715, H2719, H2720, H2721, H2722, H2723, H2724, H2726, H2727, H2752, H2753, H2754, H2755, H2756, H2757, H2758, H2759, H2761, H2762, H2763, H2773, H2774 [30AP], H2776 [1MY]

EPA: disapprove rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 24), consideration (H. Res. 539), H8663 [1DE]

——— disapprove rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 23), consideration (H. Res. 539), H8663 [1DE]

——— extend compliance date of rules on carbon dioxide emissions from existing powerplants pending judicial review and allow States to protect ratepayers from rate increases and reliability issues (H.R. 2042), H4624, H4625, H4626, H4627, H4628, H4629 [24JN]

——— extend compliance date of rules on carbon dioxide emissions from existing powerplants pending judicial review and allow States to protect ratepayers from rate increases and reliability issues (H.R. 2042), consideration (H. Res. 333), H4614 [24JN]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act: amend (S. 209), S7347 [20OC]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 1937), H7114, H7115, H7116, H7117, H7118 [22OC]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 1937), consideration (H. Res. 481), H7050 [21OC]

National objectives: modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), H8894, H8919, H8923, H8924, H8925, H8926, H8927, H8928, H8929, H8930, H8931, H8932, H8934, H8935, H8936, H8937, H8938, H8940, H8942, H8943, H8953, H8954, H8956, H8957, H8959, H8960, H8961, H8963, H8964 [2DE]

——— modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 539), H8663 [1DE]

——— modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 542), H8882 [2DE]

Native Americans: facilitate development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands (H.R. 538), H6916, H6917, H6918 [8OC]

——— facilitate development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands (H.R. 538), consideration (H. Res. 466), H6909 [8OC]

Natural gas: 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. 161), consideration (H. Res. 38), H451 [21JA]

Petroleum: remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (H.R. 702), H6951, H6952, H6953, H6954, H6955, H6956, H6957, H6958, H6959 [9OC]

——— remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (H.R. 702), consideration (H. Res. 466), H6909 [8OC]

Refuse disposal: encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 1734), H5370, H5371, H5372, H5373, H5374 [22JY]

——— encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 1734), consideration (H. Res. 369), H5355 [22JY]

Articles and editorials

Attorney—Landowners Still Have Options in Pipeline Dispute, S190 [13JA]

Cleanup Underway for Nearly 3M-Gallon Saltwater Spill in ND, S374 [22JA]

Coal Not Coming Back, Appalachian Power President Says, S7713 [3NO]

Company Wants To Expand Nuclear Waste Site in Texas, H2690 [30AP]

Feds Issued Warning to Pipeline Company in November, S459 [26JA]

Jackson Lee Pushes To Boost Power-Grid Defenses Against ISIS, H9257 [10DE]

John Boehner’s Last Deal Leaves Congress Better Off, H7269 [28OC]

List of Examples of Federal Overregulation Is Way Too Long, S5906 [27JY]

Montana Oil Spill Renews Worry Over Safety of Old Pipelines, S374 [22JA]

New EPA Clean-Air Rules Threaten Rural Power Co-ops, S5904 [27JY]

New Mexico Joins Race To Build Storage for Nuclear Waste, H2690 [30AP]

Obama Says Keystone XL Is for Exporting Oil Outside the U.S., Experts Disagree, S229 [16JA]

Obama’s Claim That Keystone XL Crude Would Go ‘Everywhere Else’ but the U.S., S229 [16JA]

Oil-Export Ban Harms National Security, S3766 [4JN]

Paying for Ethanol at the Pump and on the Plate, S3101 [20MY]

Permit Problems Plague Keystone XL Pipeline’s S.D. Leg, S143 [12JA]

Reality Check on Coal, Future, S7713 [3NO]

Russia Blamed, U.S. Taxpayers on the Hook, as Fracking Boom Collapses, E42 [9JA]

We Have the Right To Know Cost of New EPA Rules, S5904 [27JY]

We’re Standing Up Against Regulation-Happy Obama, S5905 [27JY]

Yucca Mountain—Unsafe Site Won’t Ever Be Safe for Nuclear Waste, H2690 [30AP]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (see S. 1933), S6296 [4AU] (see S. 2152), S7219 [7OC]

——— encourage countries to provide first-time access to electricity and power services for a minimum number of people in sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 2847), H4591 [23JN]

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and China Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve (see H.J. Res. 56), H3574 [22MY]

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve (see S.J. Res. 20), S6073 [28JY] (see H.J. Res. 63), H5782 [31JY]

Alaska: authorize Native regional and village corporations to establish energy assistance programs (see S. 1235), S2688 [6MY]

——— provide for the conduct of certain lease sales in the Outer Continental Shelf region and make certain modifications to the North Slope Science Initiative (see S. 1278), S2759 [11MY]

Allegheny National Forest: protect private mineral rights (see H.R. 3881), H7623 [3NO]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 2341), S8306 [2DE] (see H.R. 239), H187 [9JA]

Arctic Ocean: prohibit drilling (see S. 1794), S5170 [16JY] (see H.R. 3632), H6306 [28SE]

Birds: update avian protection laws in order to support an all-of-the-above domestic energy strategy (see H.R. 493), H531 [22JA]

BLM: enhance reliability of electricity grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on Federal lands by facilitating vegetation management (see H.R. 2358), H3251 [15MY]

——— establish a program to enter into memoranda of understanding with States providing for State oversight of oil and gas production activities (see S. 1230), S2688 [6MY]

——— increase royalty rate for coal produced from surface mines on Federal land and prohibit export of coal produced on Federal land (see S. 2339), S8241 [1DE]

Budget: appropriately determine the budgetary effects of energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts (see S. 765), S1585 [17MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize use of active capacity of Colorado River Storage Project Fontenelle Reservoir in Wyoming (see S. 1305), S2794 [12MY] (see H.R. 2273), H2877 [12MY]

Business and industry: eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production (see S. 1041), S2351 [22AP] (see H.R. 1930), H2415 [22AP]

——— modify certain penalties to deter oil spills (see S. 1311), S2794 [12MY]

CFTC: provide equal treatment for utility special entities using utility operations-related swaps (see S. 1111), S2473 [28AP] (see H.R. 2041), H2495 [28AP]

Climate: cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see H.R. 1027), H1113 [24FE]

——— protect through increasing renewable energy, enhancing energy efficiency standards, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (see H.R. 1971), H2417 [22AP]

Coal: direct Federal investment in carbon capture and storage and other clean coal technologies (see S. 601), S1161 [26FE]

——— establish a worker adjustment assistance program to provide assistance and job retraining for workers who have lost their jobs due to unplanned closures of coal and coal-dependent industries (see H.R. 3689), H6835 [6OC]

——— require coordinated response to coal fuel supply emergencies that could impact electric power system adequacy or reliability (see S. 1405), S3183 [20MY]

Coast Guard: strengthen authority to prevent and respond to the threat of damage from pollution of the sea by crude oil from oil drilling in foreign countries (see S. 1999), S6381 [5AU]

Coastal zones: extend the seaward boundaries of certain States (see S. 55), S57 [7JA]

——— improve ability of NOAA, Coast Guard, and coastal States to sustain healthy oceans and coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relative to oil spill preparedness, prevention, and response (see S. 1430), S3237 [21MY]

Condensate: reconcile differing Federal approaches (see S. 1224), S2688 [6MY]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 1), S10 [6JA] (see S. 147), S151 [12JA] (see H.R. 3), H35 (see H.R. 28), H36 [6JA]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3), consideration (see H. Res. 19), H103 [7JA]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1), consideration (see H. Res. 100), H915 [10FE]

Conservation of energy: encourage benchmarking and disclosure of energy information for commercial buildings (see H.R. 1867), H2306 [16AP]

——— promote energy efficiency via information and computing technologies (see S. 1706), S4685 [7JY] (see H.R. 1268), H1610 [4MR]

——— promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (see S. 128), S100 [8JA] (see S. 535), S1031 [23FE] (see H.R. 873), H980 [11FE] (see H.R. 1273), H1610 [4MR] (see H.R. 1802), H2268 [15AP]

——— promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (see S. 720), S1439 [11MR] (see H.R. 2177), H2769 [30AP]

Conservation of natural resources: provide for advancement of energy-water efficiency research, development, and deployment activities (see S. 1485), S3456 [2JN]

Cuba: authorize export of energy resources, energy technologies, and related services to Cuba (see H.R. 3306), H5763 [29JY]

Dept. of Commerce: establish Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund (see S. 1263), S2730 [7MY] (see H.R. 1175), H1499 [27FE]

Dept. of Defense: improve energy savings (see S. 1277), S2759 [11MY] (see S. 1528), S3925 [9JN] (see H.R. 3108), H5291 [16JY]

Dept. of Education: provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation (see H.R. 2763), H4343 [12JN]

Dept. of Energy: add certain medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Program (see S. 1449), S3238 [21MY]

——— advance the integration of clean distributed energy into electric grids (see S. 1201), S2687 [6MY]

——— assess capability to authorize, host, and oversee privately funded fusion and fission reactor prototypes and related demonstration facilities at departmental sites (see S. 1363), S2971 [18MY]

——— assess impact on the public interest prior to approval of additional permits to export natural gas (see S. 585), S1161 [26FE]

——— authorize Energy Frontier Research Centers (see H.R. 1872), H2307 [16AP]

——— authorize Energy Innovation Hubs (see H.R. 1870), H2307 [16AP]

——— authorize entrance into contracts to provide certain price stabilization support relative to electric generation units that use coal-based generation technology (see S. 1285), S2759 [11MY]

——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from Coastal Plain in Alaska (see S. 494), S982 [12FE]

——— authorize nuclear physics program (see H.R. 1871), H2307 [16AP]

——— award grants to expand programs in maritime and energy workforce technical training (see S. 2053), S6809 [17SE] (see H.R. 2923), H4770 [25JN]

——— collect information on critical energy supplies and establish a Working Group on Energy Markets (see S. 1420), S3237 [21MY]

——— conduct a study on energy savings benefits of operational efficiency programs and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, and governmental entities (see S. 1342), S2933 [14MY]

——— conduct study on technology, potential lifecycle energy savings, and economic impact of recycled carbon fiber (see S. 1432), S3238 [21MY]

——— coordinate provision of energy retrofitting assistance to schools (see S. 523), S983 [12FE]

——— develop a national smart manufacturing plan and provide assistance to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in implementing smart manufacturing programs (see S. 1054), S2352 [22AP] (see H.R. 3266), H5589 [28JY]

——— develop an energy critical elements program, a rare earth materials program, and amend the National Materials Minerals Policy, Research and Development Act (see H.R. 2687), H3921 [8JN]

——— develop an implementation strategy to promote development of hybrid micro-grid systems for isolated communities (see S. 1227), S2688 [6MY]

——— enhance the energy security of U.S. allies by approving exports of natural gas to NATO countries, Japan, or any country to which exports would enhance U.S. national security (see H.R. 287), H356 [13JA]

——— ensure oil transported through the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline is used in domestic commerce to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil (see S. 188), S238 [16JA]

——— enter into contracts for storage of certain high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, take title to such materials, and make certain expenditures from the Nuclear Waste Fund (see H.R. 3643), H6704 [29SE]

——— establish a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers (see S. 1063), S2352 [22AP]

——— establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program (see S. 1275), S2759 [11MY] (see H.R. 2296), H2957 [13MY]

——— establish a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations for retrofitting nonprofit buildings with energy-efficiency improvements (see S. 600), S1161 [26FE] (see H.R. 2132), H2767 [30AP]

——— establish a program to make grants to eligible partnerships to provide for the transformation of the electric grid (see S. 1207), S2687 [6MY]

——— establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle and simple cycle power generation systems (see H.R. 2961), H4861 [7JY]

——— establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program (see S. 878), S2040 [26MR]

——— establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve program (see H.R. 2244), H2820 [8MY]

——— establish an Energy Productivity Innovation Challenge (EPIC) (see S. 893), S2041 [26MR]

——— establish an e-prize competition pilot program to provide financial awards to entities that develop and demonstrate technology that reduces the cost of electricity or space heat in high-cost regions (see S. 1346), S2933 [14MY]

——— establish as lead agency for coordinating all requirements under Federal law relative to eligible clean coal and advanced coal technology generating projects (see S. 1293), S2794 [12MY]

——— establish competitive grant programs to promote electricity grid modernization (see S. 1232), S2688 [6MY]

——— establish comprehensive program to improve education and training to increase number of skilled workers in energy and manufacturing fields (see S. 1422), S3237 [21MY]

——— establish distributed energy loan program and technical assistance and grant program (see S. 1258), S2730 [7MY]

——— establish energy storage research program, loan program, and technical assistance and grant program (see S. 1256), S2730 [7MY]

——— establish Home Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Program (see H.R. 2073), H2497 [28AP]

——— establish microlabs to improve regional engagement with national laboratories (see S. 784), S1629 [18MR]

——— establish Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy as the lead Federal agency for coordinating Federal, State, and local assistance to promote the energy retrofitting of schools (see H.R. 756), H853 [5FE]

——— establish pilot competitive grant program for development of a skilled energy workforce (see S. 1304), S2794 [12MY] (see H.R. 3386), H5767 [29JY]

——— establish pilot program to award grants and loan guarantees to hospitals to reduce energy costs and increase resilience to improve security (see H.R. 3525), H6074 [16SE]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas (see H.R. 89), H39 [6JA] (see H.R. 351), H404 [14JA] (see H.R. 428), H478 [21JA]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas (H.R. 351), consideration (see H. Res. 48), H581 [26JA]

——— extend, improve, and consolidate energy research and development programs (see S. 1398), S3183 [20MY]

——— facilitate modernization of the electric grid (see S. 1243), S2730 [7MY]

——— improve high-end computing research and development program (see S. 454), S926 [11FE] (see H.R. 874), H980 [11FE]

——— improve loan guarantee program for innovative technologies (see S. 1223), S2688 [6MY]

——— improve technology transfer by reducing bureaucratic barriers to industry, entrepreneurs, and small businesses and increase public-private partnerships in research and development (see S. 2287), S8020 [17NO]

——— increase maximum percentage of funds available for laboratory directed research and development (see S. 830), S1708 [23MR]

——— issue long-term Federal excess uranium inventory management plan (see S. 1428), S3237 [21MY] (see H.R. 2544), H3560 [21MY]

——— limit authority to approve certain proposals relative to export activities of liquefied natural gas terminals (see S. 1237), S2688 [6MY]

——— make innovative technology loan guarantee support available for battery storage technologies (see H.R. 3263), H5589 [28JY]

——— make transparent direct and indirect costs incurred by power marketing administrations for compliance with environmental laws impacting fish and wildlife conservation (see H.R. 1869), H2306 [16AP]

——— modify efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters (see S. 259), S541 [27JA] (see H.R. 906), H982 [11FE]

——— obtain consent of affected State and local governments before making an expenditure from the Nuclear Waste Fund for a nuclear repository (see S. 1825), S5455 [22JY]

——— prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use for potable hot water (see H.R. 568), H639 [27JA]

——— prohibit from prescribing a final rule amending the efficiency standards for residential non-weatherized gas furnaces or mobile home furnaces until an analysis has been completed (see S. 1029), S2300 [21AP]

——— promote mapping and development of geothermal resources by establishing a direct loan program for high risk exploration wells, improve technology, and demonstrate use in large scale thermal applications (see S. 1155), S2567 [30AP]

——— provide additional authorities to protect critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack (see H.R. 2271), H2877 [12MY]

——— provide certainty relative to timing of decisions to approve or deny applications to export natural gas (see S. 33), S11 [6JA]

——— provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies (see S. 1408), S3183 [20MY] (see H.R. 4106), H8411 [19NO]

——— provide for a smart water resource management pilot program (see H.R. 3143), H5330 [21JY]

——— provide for emergency preparedness for energy supply disruptions (see H.R. 3941), H8150 [5NO]

——— provide for modernization, security, and resiliency of the electric grid and carry out programs for research, development, demonstration, and information-sharing for cybersecurity for the energy sector (see S. 1241), S2730 [7MY]

——— provide for technology demonstration program relative to modernization of the electric grid (see H.R. 4206), H9205 [9DE]

——— provide loans and grants for solar installations in low-income and underserved areas (see S. 1713), S4686 [7JY] (see H.R. 3041), H5116 [13JY]

——— reauthorize hydroelectric production and efficiency improvement incentives (see S. 1270), S2759 [11MY] (see H.R. 2724), H4136 [10JN]

——— reauthorize Weatherization Assistance Program and State Energy Program (see S. 703), S1438 [11MR] (see H.R. 3420), H5768 [29JY]

——— recognize voluntary certification programs for air conditioning, furnace, boiler, heat pump, and water heater products energy conservation and efficiency (see H.R. 1785), H2209 [14AP]

——— remove authority to amend or issue new energy efficiency standards for ceiling fans (see S. 1048), S2352 [22AP] (see H.R. 3072), H5236 [15JY]

——— repeal certain programs and establish a coal technology program (see S. 1283), S2759 [11MY]

——— replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review (see S. 1033), S2301 [21AP]

——— require consideration of the objective of improving conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels in carrying out research and development programs (see S. 1282), S2759 [11MY] (see H.R. 3392), H5767 [29JY]

——— require State approval before exercising the power of eminent domain to acquire property for electric transmission projects in such State (see S. 485), S982 [12FE] (see H.R. 3062), H5172 [14JY]

——— require the evaluation and consolidation of duplicative green building programs (see S. 939), S2173 [14AP]

——— review rulemaking proceedings of other Federal agencies for adverse effects on the cost, time, or difficulty of complying with energy efficiency regulations, guidelines, or standards (see S. 1047), S2352 [22AP]

——— study impact of solar net energy metering (see H.R. 3852), H7331 [28OC]

——— submit a plan to implement recommendations to improve interactions with National Laboratories (see S. 1229), S2688 [6MY]

——— support fusion energy innovation (see H.R. 3440), H5787 [4AU]

——— use existing available funding to further projects that would improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions (see S. 1306), S2794 [12MY]

Dept. of HHS: conduct study on public health and environmental impacts of production, transportation, storage, and use of petroleum coke (see S. 1763), S5061 [14JY] (see H.R. 2636), H3877 [3JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: codify objectives of Presidential policy directive to improve critical infrastructure security and resilience (see H.R. 85), H39 [6JA]

——— secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats (see S. 1846), S5526 [23JY] (see H.R. 1073), H1163 [25FE]

Dept. of HUD: carry out a demonstration program to enter into budget-neutral, performance-based contracts for energy and water conservation improvements for multifamily residential units (see H.R. 2997), H5029 [9JY]

——— provide grants and loans to owners of dated manufactured homes for the replacement of such homes with Energy Star-qualified manufactured or modular homes (see H.R. 3275), H5762 [29JY]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program to train individuals for employment in renewable energy and energy efficiency industries (see H.R. 1005), H1069 [13FE]

Dept. of the Interior: allow offshore South Atlantic energy production, provide revenue sharing from such leases, establish veterans workforce training, and create partnerships with institutions of higher education (see S. 1279), S2759 [11MY]

——— conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales off the coast of Virginia (see H.R. 1840), H2305 [16AP]

——— conduct offshore oil and gas leasing and deposit use revenues of such activity into the Inland Waterways Trust Fund and the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 1330), H1613 [4MR]

——— conduct study on stormwater runoff from oil and gas operations (see S. 1554), S4103 [11JN] (see H.R. 1460), H1801 [19MR]

——— convey to States all right, title, and interest in, and to a percentage of, the mineral royalties and other amounts required to be paid relative to public land and deposits in the State (see S. 500), S982 [12FE] (see H.R. 945), H1034 [12FE]

——— ensure timely review of BLM notices before appearance in the Federal Register in order to streamline energy development permitting process (see S. 113), S59 [7JA]

——— enter into negotiations with interested local water and power providers for the transfer of ownership, control, and operation of the New Melones Unit, Central Valley Project (see H.R. 2085), H2652 [29AP]

——— establish a moratorium on oil and gas-related seismic activities off the coast of Florida (see S. 1171), S2568 [30AP] (see H.R. 2276, 2279), H2877 [12MY]

——— establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see H.R. 339), H358 [13JA]

——— establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on onshore Federal lands (see H.R. 459), H480 [21JA]

——— establish production incentive fee for lands leased for oil or natural gas on which production is not occurring (see S. 1280), S2759 [11MY]

——— grant rights-of-way on Federal land under the Mineral Leasing Act (see S. 1196), S2650 [5MY]

——— identify and designate National Energy Security Corridors for the construction of natural gas pipelines on Federal land (see H.R. 2295), H2957 [13MY]

——— improve coal leasing (see S. 1340), S2933 [14MY]

——— improve coal royalties by collecting royalties based on actual market value of the coal and increasing transparency and standardizing the royalty collection process (see S. 1891), S6136 [29JY] (see H.R. 3303), H5763 [29JY]

——— issue regulations to prevent or minimize the venting or flaring of gas in oil and gas production operations (see S. 1271), S2759 [11MY]

——— permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean (see S. 1042), S2351 [22AP] (see H.R. 1977), H2417 [22AP]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California (see H.R. 1952), H2416 [22AP]

——— prevent the waste of gas produced under oil and gas leases on Federal land and collect royalty on all gas production (see H.R. 3289), H5763 [29JY]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see S. 2155), S7219 [7OC] (see H.R. 3927), H7741 [4NO]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of New Jersey (see H.R. 569), H639 [27JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (see H.R. 1895), H2318 [20AP]

——— reform administration of the Outer Continental Shelf (see S. 2011), S6532 [9SE]

——— replace President Obama’s proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program with a congressional plan that will conduct additional lease sales (see S. 59), S58 [7JA]

Dept. of Transportation: conduct study on adequacy of motor vehicle refueling assistance to disabled individuals and implement regulations in accordance with the results of such study (see H.R. 3217), H5522 [27JY]

——— eliminate diversion of gas tax revenues meant for the Highway Trust Fund to projects not focused on roads and highways (see H.R. 1461), H1801 [19MR]

——— foster market development of clean energy fueling facilities by steering infrastructure installation toward designated Clean Vehicle Corridors (see S. 1581), S4202 [16JN]

——— improve safety standards for transporting crude oil by rail (see S. 859), S1891 [25MR] (see S. 1462), S3310 [22MY] (see H.R. 1804), H2268 [15AP]

——— 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. 3385), H5767 [29JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit obligation or expenditure of funds for alternative energy generation projects unless specifically authorized by law (see H.R. 3113), H5291 [16JY]

Depts. of Energy and Agriculture: collaborate in promoting the development of efficient, economical, and environmentally sustainable thermally led wood energy systems (see S. 1294), S2794 [12MY]

Depts. of Energy and Labor: establish a program to provide for workforce training and education at community colleges in sustainable energy (see H.R. 1503), H1803 [19MR]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: promote exploration for geothermal resources (see S. 562), S1118 [25FE]

Depts. of the Interior and Commerce: act through NOAA to initiate immediate action to create jobs through offshore oil and gas leasing and development (see H.R. 70), H38 [6JA]

Developing countries: promote use of clean cookstoves and fuels in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (see S. 2194), S7470 [22OC]

Domestic policy: improve distribution of energy in the U.S. (see S. 1220), S2688 [6MY]

Ecology and environment: impose tax on greenhouse gas emissions, reduce corporate tax rate to mitigate high energy costs, assist displaced coal industry workers, and protect consumers from transition to new energy sources (see H.R. 2202), H2791 [1MY]

——— provide for emissions reductions (see S. 2399), S8602 [10DE]

——— support transition to near zero greenhouse gas emissions, 100 percent clean renewable energy, infrastructure modernization, full employment, a sustainable economy, affordable energy, and ending poverty (see H. Res. 540), H8645 [30NO]

Economy: increase competitiveness of American manufacturing by reducing regulatory and other burdens, encouraging greater innovation and investment, and developing a stronger workforce (see H.R. 3682), H6792 [2OC]

Electric power: clarify that compliance with an emergency order under the Federal Power Act to generate or transmit electricity may not be considered a violation of environmental laws or regulations (see S. 848), S1781 [24MR] (see H.R. 1558), H1898 [24MR]

——— establish an Interagency Rapid Response Team for Transmission, establish a FERC Office of Transmission Ombudsperson, and modify terms of Federal rights-of-way for electric transmission systems (see S. 1217), S2688 [6MY]

——— facilitate the free market for distributed energy resources (see S. 1213), S2688 [6MY] (see S. 2003), S6434 [6AU]

——— protect the bulk-power system from cyber security threats (see S. 1068), S2400 [23AP]

——— provide for the safe and reliable interconnection of distributed resources and provide for the examination of the effects of net metering (see S. 1219), S2688 [6MY]

Employment: assist workers who have lost jobs or had a reduction in wages or hours due to the transition to clean energy and establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see S. 2398), S8602 [10DE]

——— promote a strong national energy policy that supports the innovative and hard-working men and women in the oil and gas industry who have led the charge in a U.S. energy revolution (see H. Res. 243), H2792 [1MY]

Energy and Minerals Reclamation Foundation: establish (see H.R. 3844), H7331 [28OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 2129, 2130), S7123 [5OC] (see H.R. 2028), H2474 [27AP]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2028), consideration (see H. Res. 223), H2495 [28AP]

EPA: amend the renewable fuel program to require the cellulosic biofuel requirement to be based on actual production (see S. 934), S2173 [14AP]

——— consider and report on the benefits of any rule addressing carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions from any electric utility generating unit (see H.R. 3015), H5029 [9JY]

——— disapprove rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units (see S.J. Res. 24), S7491 [26OC] (see H.J. Res. 67), H6705 [29SE] (see H.J. Res. 72), H7189 [26OC]

——— disapprove rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 24), consideration (see H. Res. 539), H8644 [30NO]

——— disapprove rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units (see S.J. Res. 23), S7491 [26OC] (see H.J. Res. 68), H6705 [29SE] (see H.J. Res. 71), H7189 [26OC]

——— disapprove rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 23), consideration (see H. Res. 539), H8644 [30NO]

——— eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program and prohibit approval of gasoline that contains greater than a certain percentage of ethanol (see H.R. 704), H810 [4FE]

——— eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel (see S. 577), S1161 [26FE]

——— establish a Residence Star program for property owners who retrofit their properties for energy conservation purposes (see H.R. 3322), H5764 [29JY]

——— expand ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations of motor vehicle fuels (see S. 1239), S2730 [7MY] (see H.R. 1736), H2152 [13AP]

——— extend compliance date of rules on carbon dioxide emissions from existing powerplants pending judicial review and allow States to protect ratepayers from rate increases and reliability issues (see H.R. 2042), H2496 [28AP]

——— extend compliance date of rules on carbon dioxide emissions from existing powerplants pending judicial review and allow States to protect ratepayers from rate increases and reliability issues (H.R. 2042), consideration (see H. Res. 333), H4591 [23JN]

——— fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see S. 1324), S2849 [13MY]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (see H.R. 3797), H7137 [22OC]

——— prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (see H.R. 3626), H6306 [28SE]

——— prohibit imposing carbon dioxide emissions standards on fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units until certain other countries have enacted similar standards (see H.R. 4169), H9010 [3DE]

——— prohibit regulation of carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for new or existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units under certain circumstances (see H.R. 2637), H3877 [3JN]

——— provide comprehensive assessment of scientific and technical research on implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends (see H.R. 21), H35 [6JA]

——— provide for a smart energy and water efficiency pilot program (see S. 886), S2041 [26MR]

——— regulate wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy (see H.R. 4215), H9269 [10DE]

——— repeal expansion of renewable fuel program and prohibit authorization of higher ethanol blends for motor vehicle and gasoline engine fuels (see H.R. 434), H479 [21JA]

——— repeal renewable fuel standard program (see S. 1584), S4202 [16JN] (see H.R. 703), H810 [4FE]

——— require a report on economic impact of certain energy-related rules and prohibit finalization of such rules that will cause significant adverse effects to the economy (see S. 156), S200 [13JA] (see H.R. 4035), H8279 [17NO]

——— require congressional approval of any greenhouse gas rules unless the cost of such rules are offset through reductions in spending (see S. 639), S1246 [3MR]

——— require testing of underground sources of drinking water in connection with hydraulic fracturing operations (see H.R. 1515), H1803 [19MR]

——— require use of commercially available volume of cellulosic biofuel in setting requirements for the renewable fuel program until a comprehensive study is completed (see H.R. 3228), H5523 [27JY]

Eximbank: prohibit from providing financial support for certain high carbon intensity energy projects (see H.R. 222), H155 [8JA]

Federal agencies and departments: authorize certain long-term contracts for Federal purchases of energy (see H.R. 3001), H5029 [9JY]

——— improve energy efficiency in Federal facilities by encouraging entrance into energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts (see S. 858), S1891 [25MR] (see H.R. 1629), H2033 [25MR]

——— provide alternative fuel to Federal employees on a reimbursable basis (see S. 1199), S2650 [5MY]

——— provide guidance on utility energy service contracts used by Federal agencies (see S. 723), S1494 [12MR] (see H.R. 1630), H2033 [25MR]

——— reduce duplication and increase efficiency (see H.R. 614), H662 [28JA]

——— repeal prohibition on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see S. 1026), S2300 [21AP]

Federal Agency Sunset Commission: establish (see H.R. 183), H103 [7JA]

Federal-State relations: promote Federal-State partnerships for developing regional energy strategies and plans to mitigate risks in changing energy systems (see S. 888), S2041 [26MR]

FERC: allow use of aerial survey data for certain applications relative to natural gas (see H.R. 3021), H5088 [10JY]

——— authorize expansion of an existing hydroelectric project in Alaska (see S. 1583), S4202 [16JN] (see H.R. 4193), H9079 [8DE]

——— consider regional constraints in natural gas supply and consumer benefits before approving or disapproving an application for a liquefied natural gas terminal (see S. 1242), S2730 [7MY]

——— expand provisions for termination of electric utility mandatory purchase requirements from certain facilities (see S. 1037), S2351 [22AP]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam (see S. 1104), S2431 [27AP] (see H.R. 2081), H2498 [28AP]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the W. Kerr Scott Dam (see S. 2083), S6974 [28SE] (see H.R. 3447), H5847 [8SE]

——— improve siting of interstate electric transmission facilities (see S. 1017), S2300 [21AP]

——— issue an order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in Alaska (see S. 1585), S4202 [16JN] (see S. 2046), S6809 [17SE]

——— minimize infringement on the exercise and enjoyment of property rights in issuing hydropower licenses (see H.R. 2929), H4770 [25JN]

——— modify certain requirements relative to trial-type hearings for certain license applications (see S. 1236), S2688 [6MY]

——— prohibit public disclosure of protected electric security information (see H.R. 2402), H3309 [18MY]

——— provide for timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required for oil and gas production and distribution (see S. 1210), S2687 [6MY]

——— provide reports on electric capacity resources of transmission organizations and the amendment of certain tariffs to address procurement of electric capacity resources (see S. 1222), S2688 [6MY]

——— reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Clark Canyon Dam (see S. 1103), S2431 [27AP] (see H.R. 2080), H2498 [28AP]

——— require periodic reports on electricity reliability and reliability impact statements for rules affecting the reliable operation of the bulk-power system (see S. 1221), S2688 [6MY]

——— streamline licensing procedures for hydroelectric projects on existing dams (see S. 1338), S2933 [14MY]

Foreign trade: 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. 1228), S2688 [6MY]

FTC: consider including smart grid capability on Energy Guide labels for products (see H.R. 2245), H2820 [8MY]

GAO: conduct a study on the effects of forward capacity auctions and other capacity mechanisms on electricity prices, supply, and competition in energy markets (see S. 1272), S2759 [11MY]

Geothermal energy: promote (see S. 1057), S2352 [22AP]

Geothermal resources: authorize noncompetitive leasing of certain areas adjoining other lands for which a qualified company or individual holds a preexisting right to develop geothermal resources (see S. 822), S1660 [19MR] (see H.R. 1719), H2110 [26MR]

Government regulations: free the private sector to harness domestic energy resources to create jobs and generate economic growth by removing statutory and administrative barriers (see S. 791), S1629 [18MR] (see H.R. 1487), H1802 [19MR]

——— modernize Federal policies relative to supply and distribution of energy in the U.S. and repeal the crude oil export ban (see S. 1312), S2794 [12MY] (see H.R. 2369), H3251 [15MY]

——— provide regulatory relief to alternative fuel producers and consumers (see S. 889), S2041 [26MR] (see H.R. 1944), H2416 [22AP]

Helium: promote a greater domestic supply, establish a Federal leasing program for public land, and secure a supply for national defense and Federal researchers (see S. 1226), S2688 [6MY]

Highway Trust Fund: provide for sustainable funding (see H.R. 1846), H2306 [16AP]

Hydroelectric power: promote and support (see H. Res. 351), H4955 [8JY]

——— promote marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies research, development, and demonstration (see S. 1058), S2352 [22AP] (see H.R. 2220), H2792 [1MY]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act: amend (see S. 209), S347 [21JA]

Information technology: accelerate adoption of smart building technologies in the private sector and key Federal agencies (see S. 1046), S2352 [22AP] (see H.R. 2564), H3561 [21MY]

Infrastructure Financing Authority: establish (see S. 1589), S4202 [16JN]

International relations: promote energy security of European allies through opening of the Southern Gas Corridor (see H. Res. 188), H2112 [26MR]

Iran: prohibit assistance to develop, use, or protect any technology or other assets of Iran’s nuclear program (see H.R. 3273), H5762 [29JY]

LIHEAP: reauthorize (see H.R. 2194), H2770 [30AP] (see H.R. 2226), H2792 [1MY]

Mining and mineral resources: place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 912), H1032 [12FE]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see S. 883), S2041 [26MR] (see H.R. 1937), H2415 [22AP]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 1937), consideration (see H. Res. 481), H7026 [20OC]

Motor vehicles: enable State and local promotion of natural gas, flexible fuel, and high-efficiency motor vehicle fleets (see H.R. 3506), H5980 [15SE]

——— exempt certain class A driver’s license holders in the agriculture industry from requirement to obtain a hazardous material endorsement when operating certain service vehicles (see S. 654), S1302 [4MR] (see H.R. 1267), H1610 [4MR]

——— promote alternative fueled vehicle fleets and infrastructure (see S. 1053), S2352 [22AP]

——— reduce fuel economy obligations of automobile manufacturers whose fleets contain a certain percentage of fuel choice enabling vehicles (see H.R. 2418), H3387 [19MY]

NASA: report on requirements and risks in connection with use of radioisotopic power systems for space exploration beyond low-Earth orbit (see S. 1829), S5455 [22JY] (see H.R. 3413), H5768 [29JY]

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (see S. Res. 217), S4841 [8JY] (see H. Res. 468), H6936 [8OC]

National objectives: invest in clean energy, empower and protect consumers, modernize energy infrastructure, cut pollution and waste, and invest in research and development (see S. 2089), S6975 [28SE]

——— modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (see H.R. 8), H6074 [16SE]

——— modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), consideration (see H. Res. 539), H8644 [30NO] (see H. Res. 542), H8859 [1DE]

——— modernize U.S. energy policy (see S. 2012), S6532 [9SE]

——— require national energy policy to expand use of renewable and alternative sources, increase refining capacity, promote conservation and efficiency, and expand research and development (see H. Res. 215), H2355 [21AP]

——— 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. 1663), H2108 [26MR]

National Science and Technology Council: establish an interagency coordination committee or subcommittee focused on the nexus between energy and water production, use, and efficiency (see S. 1218), S2688 [6MY]

National Strategic Agenda: establish and include goals of job creation, balanced budget, securing Medicare and Social Security, and energy security (see S. Res. 199), S4104 [11JN] (see H. Res. 207), H2307 [16AP]

Native Americans: facilitate development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands (see H.R. 538), H582 [26JA]

——— facilitate development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands (H.R. 538), consideration (see H. Res. 466), H6892 [7OC]

Natural gas: authorize approval of pipelines and establish deadlines and expedite permits for certain gathering lines on Federal land and Indian land (see S. 411), S858 [9FE] (see H.R. 1616), H2032 [25MR]

——— provide for the development of methane hydrate as a commercially viable source of energy (see S. 1215), S2688 [6MY]

——— provide for timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law relative to siting, construction, expansion, or operation of pipeline projects (see H.R. 161), H42 [6JA]

——— 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. 161), consideration (see H. Res. 38), H429 [20JA]

Natural Gas Act: modify a provision relating to civil penalties (see S. 1216), S2688 [6MY]

Nevada: provide for withdrawal of certain Federal land in Garden Valley (see S. 196), S283 [20JA] (see H.R. 857), H917 [10FE]

NRC: develop plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel (see H.R. 3587), H6188 [22SE]

——— ensure orderly conduct of actions (see S. 58), S58 [7JA]

——— ensure State and local communities participate in development of nuclear plant decommissioning plans and require public approval or rejection of such proposed plans (see S. 964), S2220 [15AP]

——— obtain the consent of affected State and local governments before authorizing the construction of a nuclear waste repository (see S. 691), S1383 [10MR] (see H.R. 1364), H1635 [13MR]

——— prohibit certain waivers and exemptions from emergency preparedness and response and security regulations for spent fuel stored at closed nuclear reactors (see S. 944), S2220 [15AP]

——— provide certain requirements for the licensing of commercial nuclear facilities (see H.R. 1972), H2417 [22AP]

——— require nuclear reactor operators to expand emergency planning zones and develop plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel (see S. 945), S2220 [15AP]

Nuclear Waste Administration: establish (see S. 854), S1781 [24MR]

Nuclear weapons: abolish and redirect resources to certain domestic initiatives while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion (see H.R. 1976), H2417 [22AP]

OMB: oversee reforms to improve efficiency, management, and interagency coordination of the Federal permitting process for major capital projects (see S. 280), S589 [28JA]

Outer Continental Shelf: extend the moratorium on oil and gas leasing and related activities in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 2630), H3877 [3JN]

——— increase energy exploration and production in the Gulf of Mexico (see S. 1276), S2759 [11MY]

Petroleum: grant EPA waivers giving communities flexibility in use of fuel blends and require the EPA and Dept. of Energy to conduct a fuel system requirements harmonization study (see H.R. 3454), H5847 [8SE]

——— remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (see H.R. 666), H754 [3FE] (see H.R. 702), H810 [4FE]

——— remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (H.R. 702), consideration (see H. Res. 466), H6892 [7OC]

——— repeal the crude oil export ban (see S. 1372), S3059 [19MY] (see H.R. 156), H41 [6JA]

Pipelines: ban shipment of crude oil on, and study pipeline risks in, the Great Lakes, improve oil spill response plans, increase transparency about risks, and expand safety measures in high consequence areas (see S. 2080), S6938 [24SE]

——— provide enhanced safety in pipeline transportation (see S. 2276), S7913 [10NO]

Postal Service: improve fuel efficiency by replacing motor vehicle fleet with modern, efficient vehicles (see H.R. 1963), H2416 [22AP]

Public buildings: improve energy performance in Federal buildings (see S. 869), S2040 [26MR]

Public lands: achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land (see S. 490), S982 [12FE] (see H.R. 866), H980 [11FE]

——— ban hydraulic fracturing on land owned by the U.S. and leased to a third party (see H.R. 1902), H2353 [21AP]

——— reduce the royalty required to be paid for sodium produced on Federal lands (see S. 2031), S6651 [15SE] (see H.R. 1992), H2463 [23AP]

——— stop all new and nonproducing Federal leases for oil, gas, or coal extraction on public lands and waters (see S. 2238), S7771 [4NO]

Public utilities: expand electric rate-setting authority of States (see S. 1233), S2688 [6MY]

——— provide electric consumers the right to access certain electric energy information and allow for the adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers manage energy usage (see S. 1044), S2352 [22AP] (see H.R. 1980), H2417 [22AP]

——— provide for consideration by State regulatory authorities and nonregulated electric utilities of whether subsidies should be provided for construction and operation of customer-side technology (see S. 2384), S8602 [10DE] (see H.R. 4232), H9270 [10DE]

Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act: establish an energy storage portfolio standard (see S. 1434), S3238 [21MY]

Railroads: clarify authority of States and political subdivisions to regulate liquefied petroleum gas rail transload facilities that are owned or operated by or on behalf of a rail carrier (see H.R. 2204), H2791 [1MY]

——— ensure the safe transportation of Bakken crude oil by rail (see H.R. 1679), H2109 [26MR]

——— prohibit transportation of certain volatile crude oil by rail (see H.R. 2379), H3252 [15MY]

Refuse disposal: encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (see S. 1803), S5170 [16JY] (see H.R. 1734), H2151 [13AP]

——— encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 1734), consideration (see H. Res. 369), H5329 [21JY]

Renewable energy: establish a Federal renewable electricity standard (see S. 1264), S2759 [11MY]

——— establish a Federal renewable electricity standard and a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers (see H.R. 3426), H5768 [29JY]

——— promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see S. 1407), S3183 [20MY] (see H.R. 2663), H3913 [4JN]

——— promote domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies (see H.R. 4162), H8970 [2DE]

Royalties: require Federal oil and gas leases to report and pay royalties on oil and gas production based on actual volume of oil and gas withdrawn under a lease (see H.R. 3140), H5330 [21JY]

SBA: help small businesses reduce energy costs by extending the Certified Development Company (CDC)/504 loan program to businesses looking to invest in energy efficiency improvements (see S. 1756), S5061 [14JY]

Securities: provide for a report that develops recommended U.S. energy security valuation methods (see H.R. 3923), H7741 [4NO]

Seventh Summit of the Americas: support (see H. Res. 160), H1803 [19MR]

Solar energy: promote safe and reliable interconnection and net billing for community solar facilities (see S. 1723), S4952 [9JY]

States: assist in adopting updated interconnection procedures and tariff schedules and standards for certain project power fees for combined heat and power (CHP) and waste heat to power (WHP) technologies (see S. 1202), S2687 [6MY]

——— clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see S. 828), S1660 [19MR]

——— recognize authority to regulate oil and gas operations and promote American energy security, development, and job creation (see S. 15), S11 [6JA] (see H.R. 1647), H2107 [26MR]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: require congressional notification for certain operations and determine options available for the continued operation (see S. 1231), S2688 [6MY]

——— suspend sales of petroleum products until certain conditions are met (see S. 82), S58 [7JA]

Taxation: allow a credit against income tax for facilities using a qualified methane conversion technology to provide transportation fuels and chemicals (see H.R. 2142), H2767 [30AP]

——— allow allocation of certain renewable energy tax credits to Indian tribes (see S. 1749), S5008 [13JY] (see H.R. 3043), H5117 [13JY]

——— allow refunds of Federal motor fuel excise taxes on fuels used in mobile mammography vehicles (see S. 91), S58 [7JA] (see H.R. 4112), H8411 [19NO]

——— allow the volumetric excise tax credit for liquid fuel derived from natural gas through the Fischer-Tropsch process (see H.R. 3321), H5764 [29JY]

——— clarify that tar sands are crude oil subject to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund per-barrel excise tax (see S. 187), S238 [16JA] (see H.R. 214), H154 [8JA]

——— eliminate taxable income limit on percentage depletion for oil and natural gas produced from marginal properties (see S. 948), S2220 [15AP]

——— exclude from gross income certain clean coal power grants to non-corporate taxpayers (see S. 919), S2172 [14AP]

——— extend and improve the Indian coal production tax credit (see S. 1361), S2971 [18MY] (see H.R. 1522), H1803 [19MR]

——— extend and modify certain Internal Revenue Code provisions relative to fuel cells and hydrogen (see H.R. 3571), H6178 [18SE]

——— extend and modify the credit for electric vehicle recharging property (see H.R. 1697), H2109 [26MR]

——— extend and reform biodiesel tax incentives (see S. 2353), S8378 [3DE]

——— extend certain expiring energy tax incentives (see S. 2391), S8602 [10DE] (see H.R. 2517), H3559 [21MY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 1946), S6379 [5AU]

——— extend investment tax credits for residential and commercial energy efficient property and clean energy technologies (see H.R. 2412), H3386 [19MY]

——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (see S. 1656), S4601 [24JN] (see H.R. 2883), H4650 [24JN]

——— extend tax credit for combined heat and power system property (see H.R. 3895, 3902), H7623 [3NO]

——— extend tax credit for qualified fuel cell property (see H.R. 3896, 3903), H7623 [3NO]

——— extend tax credit for qualified microturbine property (see H.R. 3897, 3904), H7623 [3NO]

——— extend tax credit for qualified small wind energy property (see H.R. 3898, 3905), H7623 [3NO]

——— extend tax credit for residential energy efficient property (see H.R. 3899, 3906), H7623 [3NO]

——— extend tax credit for solar energy property (see H.R. 3900, 3907), H7623 [3NO]

——— extend tax credit for thermal energy property (see H.R. 3901, 3908), H7623 [3NO]

——— extend the renewable energy credit for wind, geothermal, hydro, and marine power and eliminate certain tax credits for oil and gas drilling and production (see H.R. 3733), H6973 [9OC]

——— extend the residential energy efficient property tax credit (see S. 1755), S5061 [14JY]

——— free States to spend gas tax revenues on their transportation priorities (see S. 1404), S3183 [20MY]

——— impose a mileage-based user fee for mobile mounted concrete boom pumps in lieu of the tax on taxable fuels (see H.R. 1256), H1609 [4MR]

——— impose a tax on coal, oil, and natural gas (see H.R. 4283), H9690 [17DE]

——— include biomass heating appliances for tax credits available for energy-efficient building property and energy property (see S. 727), S1494 [12MR] (see H.R. 1145), H1370 [26FE]

——— increase certain fuel taxes, strengthen the earned income tax and child tax credits, and make permanent certain tax provisions under the American Recovery and Reinvestment (see S. 1994), S6381 [5AU]

——— increase excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene fuels (see H.R. 680), H755 [3FE]

——— modify and extend certain tax incentives relating to energy (see H.R. 4040), H8279 [17NO]

——— modify energy credit to provide greater incentives for combined heat and power (CHP) and waste heat to power (WHP) energy efficiency technologies (see S. 1516), S3776 [4JN] (see H.R. 2657), H3913 [4JN]

——— modify incentives for production of biodiesel (see H.R. 4181), H9011 [3DE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see S. Con. Res. 1), S59 [7JA] (see H. Con. Res. 89), H7346 [29OC]

——— phaseout and repeal the renewable energy production tax credit and reduce corporate income tax (see H.R. 1901), H2353 [21AP]

——— phaseout Highway Trust Fund Mass Transit Account (see H.R. 1551), H1848 [23MR]

——— prevent certain discriminatory taxation of natural gas pipeline property (see S. 2117), S7102 [1OC] (see H.R. 3663), H6787 [1OC]

——— provide a business credit for the use of clean-fuel and fuel efficient vehicles by businesses within designated nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 740), H811 [4FE]

——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 4165), H9010 [3DE]

——— provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology (see S. 913), S2172 [14AP]

——— provide for an energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel in the case of liquefied natural gas for purposes of the Inland Waterways Trust Fund financing rate (see S. 2378), S8546 [9DE] (see H.R. 3431), H5769 [29JY]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see S. 1736), S4953 [9JY] (see H.R. 4088), H8410 [19NO]

——— provide for equalization of the excise tax on liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas (see H.R. 898), H981 [11FE] (see H.R. 1665), H2108 [26MR]

——— provide for equalization of the excise tax on liquefied natural gas and per energy equivalent of diesel (see S. 344), S736 [3FE] (see S. 917), S2172 [14AP] (see H.R. 905), H982 [11FE]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (see S. 1548), S4021 [10JN]

——— provide for the issuance of exempt facility bonds for qualified carbon dioxide capture facilities (see S. 2305), S8159 [19NO]

——— provide work opportunity credit for hiring veterans in field of renewable energy (see H.R. 260), H188 [9JA]

——— reduce Federal tax on fuels by the amount of any increase in State fuel tax rates (see H.R. 118), H40 [6JA]

——— 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. 972), H1067 [13FE]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see S. 1907), S6186 [30JY] (see H.R. 3311), H5764 [29JY]

——— repeal gas tax and establish a carbon tax on highway fuels (see H.R. 309), H357 [13JA]

——— repeal the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see S. 2158), S7219 [7OC]

——— revise definition of municipal solid waste for purposes of the renewable electricity production credit (see S. 1246), S2730 [7MY]

——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (see H.R. 1001), H1069 [13FE]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see S. 1541), S4021 [10JN] (see H.R. 2716), H4135 [10JN]

——— ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. (see H.R. 4047), H8279 [17NO]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: oppose ‘‘Paris Agreement’’ (see H. Con. Res. 105), H10711 [18DE]

Water pollution: require disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing and repeal the oil and gas industry exemption from the Safe Drinking Water Act (see S. 785), S1629 [18MR] (see H.R. 1482), H1802 [19MR]

Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protections to certain workers in the offshore oil and gas industry (see H.R. 2824), H4541 [18JN]

Cloture motions

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1), S407 [22JA], S454, S455 [26JA], S626 [29JA]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1), motion to proceed, S85 [8JA], S145 [12JA]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1), veto, S1215 [2MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2028), motion to proceed, S7129 [6OC], S7244 [8OC]

Cost Estimates

Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (S. 720): CBO, S8236 [1DE]

Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act (S. 2011): CBO, S8236 [1DE]

Factsheets

Powering America With More Than 50 Percent Clean Energy by 2030: NextGen Climate (organization), S6096 [29JY]

Letters

Bipartisan Budget Act: Conservative Action Project (organization), S7644 [29OC]

Consensus scientific view relative to global climate change: several scientific organizations (2009), S182 [13JA], S319 [21JA]

Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act: several electric power organizations, S6258 [4AU]

Dept. of Energy Advanced Drop-In Biofuel Production Program funding: Michael Breen, Leendert Hering, and Norman Seip, H3456 [20MY]

Disapprove EPA rules on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions and carbon emission guidelines from new, modified, or existing electric utility generating units: several consumer organizations, H8835 [1DE]

——— several environmental and faith-based organizations, H8661 [1DE]

——— several health organizations, H8662 [1DE]

Economic impact and contributions of Gillette, WY, coal and oil industries: Gillette, WY, senior citizens, S8716 [16DE]

EPA calculation of greenhouse gas emissions relative to the Keystone XL Pipeline: Gary Doer, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S., H956 [11FE]

EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units: Senators McCain and Flake, S5905 [27JY]

Geothermal energy development along the Gulf of Mexico coast to address energy insecurities caused by severe weather: Donna Campbell and Susan L. King, Texas State Legislature, H8930 [2DE]

Keystone XL Pipeline Act: Andrew Craig, TransCanada Pipelines LTD., H170 [9JA]

——— James P. Hoffa, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, H169 [9JA]

——— James T. Callahan, International Union of Operating Engineers, H169 [9JA]

——— Karen Kerrigan, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, H178 [9JA]

——— Kathryn D. Karol, Caterpillar Inc., H178 [9JA]

Keystone XL Pipeline permit: John Steele, Great Plains Tribal Chairman’s Association, S529 [27JA]

National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7111 [22OC]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H7111 [22OC]

Native American Energy Act: several environmental and conservation groups, H6912 [8OC]

North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act: Representative Chaffetz, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H8840 [1DE]

——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8841 [1DE]

——— Representative Rob Bishop, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8840 [1DE]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8840 [1DE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8841 [1DE]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8840, H8841 [1DE]

Remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S.: Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H6950 [9OC]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6950 [9OC]

Lists

Corporations in support of a tax on carbon emissions, S4033 [10JN]

Groups that oppose S.J. Res. 23 and S.J. Res. 24, disapproval of EPA rules on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from existing and new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units, S7982 [17NO]

Organizations supporting H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act, H7309 [28OC]

Organizations that agree with majority of worldwide scientific community that global climate change is real and caused by human activities, S181 [13JA], S318 [21JA]

Quotes by Conservatives in support of a tax on carbon emissions, S4032 [10JN]

Messages

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and China Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Obama, S2297 [21AP], H2343 [21AP]

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: President Obama, S4198 [16JN], H4395 [16JN]

Veto of S. 1, Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act: President Obama, S1073 [24FE]

Motions

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3), H179 [9JA]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1), S69 [8JA], S121 [9JA], S136 [12JA], S162 [13JA], S265, S266 [20JA], S393, S394, S406, S407 [22JA], H958 [11FE]

Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas (H.R. 351), H651 [28JA]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2028), S7129 [6OC], S7195 [7OC], H2781 [1MY]

EPA: disapprove rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 24), S7979 [17NO]

——— disapprove rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 23), S8012 [17NO]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 1937), H7122 [22OC]

National objectives: modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), H8986 [3DE]

Native Americans: facilitate development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands (H.R. 538), H6918 [8OC]

Natural gas: 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. 161), H458 [21JA]

Petroleum: remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (H.R. 702), H6963 [9OC]

Refuse disposal: encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 1734), H5378 [22JY]

Press releases

Energy Revolution Is Creating Career Opportunities for Women and Minorities: Carlton Carroll, American Petroleum Institute, H6960 [9OC]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs, H4547 [23JN]

Air pollution: provide for revenue-neutral fee on carbon emissions, H8649 [1DE]

Allegheny National Forest: protect private mineral rights (H.R. 3881), H7396 [3NO]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness, H555 [26JA]

Birds: update avian protection laws in order to support an all-of-the-above domestic energy strategy (H.R. 493), H3797 [3JN]

BLM: allow implementation of environmental regulations on hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas on Federal and Indian lands funding, H4801–H4803 [7JY]

——— enhance reliability of electricity grid and reduce the threat of wildfires to and from electric transmission and distribution facilities on Federal lands by facilitating vegetation management (H.R. 2358), H8843 [1DE]

——— prohibit funding to increase royalty rate for oil and gas production on Federal lands, H4817, H4818 [7JY]

Budget: revise defense and non-defense spending levels, provide offsets, and temporarily extend the public debt ceiling, H7257, H7258, H7268–H7312 [28OC], H7954 [5NO]

Bureau of Reclamation: funding through reductions in fossil energy research and development funding, H2642, H2643 [29AP]

Business Roundtable (organization): release of ‘‘Create, Grow, Sustain—Leading by Example’’ report, E489 [14AP]

California: renewable energy infrastructure funding, H149 [8JA]

——— tribute to geothermal industry, E785 [21MY]

CITGO Petroleum Corp.: anniversary of Corpus Christi, TX, refinery, E557 [22AP]

Climate: express that climate change is real and U.S. energy policy should remove market barriers that inhibit development of renewable energy infrastructure, H8986 [3DE]

——— protect through increasing renewable energy, enhancing energy efficiency standards, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (H.R. 1971), H2367 [22AP], H9360 [16DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 114th Congress, H872 [10FE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H2864 [12MY], H5318 [21JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3), H95 [7JA], H109, H115, H151 [8JA], H168–H181, H186 [9JA], H194 [12JA], H230 [13JA], H361 [14JA], H939 [11FE], E49, E51 [12JA], E55, E56 [13JA], E72 [14JA]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 19), H115–H125 [8JA]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3), motion to recommit, H179, H180 [9JA]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 28), H95 [7JA]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1), H834 [5FE], H871 [10FE], H928, H929, H930, H947–H960 [11FE], H1054 [13FE], E212 [13FE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1), consideration (H. Res. 100), H937–H946 [11FE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1), motion to commit, H958, H959 [11FE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1), veto, H1122, H1124 [25FE], H1171 [26FE]

Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (H.R. 1802), H2366 [22AP]

——— promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (S. 535), H2324–H2329 [21AP]

——— repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs, H2724–H2726 [30AP]

Consumers: protect right of consumers to pursue breach of warranty claims against manufacturers for inaccurate certification of Energy Star products, H8936, H8937 [2DE]

Courts: ensure timely review of legal challenges to energy projects and limit attorney’s fees in order to discourage frivolous lawsuits, H8955, H8956 [2DE]

Dams: prohibit funding to remove any federally owned or operated dams, H2756 [30AP]

Dept. of Commerce: conduct study on the State and national implications of lifting the crude oil export ban with respect to consumers and the economy, H6955 [9OC]

Dept. of Defense: exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H4126, H4127 [10JN]

——— prohibit funding earmarked for purchase of anthracite coal from Tamaqua, PA, for Air Force base in Germany, H4081, H4082 [10JN]

——— reestablish the Commission to Assess the Threat to the U.S. From Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Attack, H4062 [10JN]

——— report on merger of Office of Operational Energy Plans and Office of Installations and Environment, H3176 [14MY]

——— secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, H4062 [10JN]

Dept. of Education: provide career education pathways in manufacturing and renewable energy, H6885, H6886 [7OC]

Dept. of Energy: Advanced Drop-In Biofuel Production Program funding, H3456–H3458 [20MY]

——— Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding, H2691, H2692 [30AP], H3326 [19MY], H3458, H3459 [20MY]

——— Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program funding, H2723 [30AP]

——— anniversary of Savannah River Site nuclear energy facility, H5809 [8SE]

——— authorize Energy Innovation Hubs, H3456 [20MY]

——— conduct study on the net greenhouse gas emissions that would result from the repeal of the crude oil export ban, H6954, H6955 [9OC]

——— continue to encourage public-private partnerships in oil and gas exploration, production, midstream, and refining with minority-serving institutions, H6957 [9OC]

——— energy efficiency and renewable energy, fossil energy research and development, and nuclear energy subsidies funding, H2650, H2651 [29AP]

——— energy efficiency and renewable energy funding, H2649, H2650 [29AP], H3325 [19MY]

——— energy efficiency and renewable energy funding through reductions in fossil energy research and development funding, H2645–H2647 [29AP]

——— establish minimum privacy standards for smart meters and their use in the smart grid, H8961 [2DE]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas, H1108 [24FE]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas (H.R. 351), H511 [22JA], H644, H645–H654 [28JA], E137 [30JA], E143 [2FE]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas (H.R. 351), consideration (H. Res. 48), H611–H616 [27JA], E127 [28JA]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas (H.R. 351), motion to recommit, H652 [28JA]

——— facilitate modernization of the electric grid, H8928, H8929 [2DE]

——— fossil energy research and development funding, H2686, H2687 [30AP]

——— fossil energy research and development funding through reductions in energy efficiency and renewable energy funding, H2645 [29AP]

——— improve high-end computing research and development program (H.R. 874), H3361–H3363 [19MY]

——— include energy storage as a form of energy to consider to enhance emergency preparedness for energy supply disruptions during natural disasters, H8924, H8925 [2DE]

——— include energy transportation as a consideration in the Energy Security Valuation report, H8931, H8932 [2DE]

——— Nuclear Energy University Program funding through reductions in Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H2686 [30AP]

——— Office of the Inspector General funding, H2638 [29AP]

——— prohibit approval of permit to export natural gas to any nation listed as a state sponsor of terrorism and require use of U.S.-flagged ships for all exports, H652 [28JA]

——— prohibit funding for Cape Wind offshore wind energy project, H2727 [30AP]

——— prohibit funding for ceiling fan and light kit standards, H2726 [30AP]

——— prohibit funding to apply report entitled ‘‘Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective on Exporting Liquified Natural Gas From the U.S.’’ in any public interest determination under the Natural Gas Act, H2754, H2755 [30AP]

——— prohibit funding to finalize, promulgate, or enforce proposed rule relative to efficiency standards for residential non-weatherized gas furnaces, H2759 [30AP]

——— promote research, development, and demonstration of marine hydrokinetic energy technologies and improve regulatory process for such programs, H8960 [2DE]

——— provide for technology demonstration program relative to modernization of the electric grid (H.R. 4206), E1751 [9DE]

——— reauthorize Weatherization Assistance Program and State Energy Program, H8842 [1DE], H8939 [2DE]

——— report on methods to increase electric grid resilience relative to all threats, including cyber attacks, vandalism, terrorism, and severe weather, H8929, H8930 [2DE]

——— report on potential effects of commercial use of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration on the economy, energy infrastructure, and greenhouse gas emissions, H8927 [2DE]

——— review and update data on reuse of used lubricating oil in order to increase collection rate and sustainable reuse, H8937, H8938 [2DE]

——— revise external power supply rule, H8938 [2DE]

——— Savannah River Site Mixed Oxide Fuel (MOX) Fabrication Facility funding, H1040 [13FE]

——— strengthen energy infrastructure resiliency and improve energy efficiency by incentivizing local renewable thermal energy and waste heat and providing assistance to establish distributed energy systems, H8941, H8942 [2DE]

——— study and report the maximum level of volatility that is consistent with the safest practicable shipment of crude oil by rail, H8959 [2DE]

——— study impact of solar net energy metering (H.R. 3852), H7196 [27OC]

——— study legal and regulatory barriers that delay, prohibit, or impede export of natural energy resources, H8956 [2DE]

——— submit report on energy savings and greenhouse gas emissions reduction resulting from conversion of captured methane to energy, H8936 [2DE]

——— SuperTruck II program funding, H2648 [29AP]

——— tribute to Solar Ready Vets program to train veterans for jobs in solar industry, H2366 [22AP]

——— Water Power Program funding, H2647, H2648 [29AP], H2752 [30AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: codify objectives of Presidential policy directive to improve critical infrastructure security and resilience (H.R. 85), H9248, H9256 [10DE]

——— organize cybersecurity partnerships with energy companies to provide technical assistance and information sharing, H2444 [23AP]

——— secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats (H.R. 1073), H8171–H8174 [16NO]

Dept. of HUD: carry out a demonstration program to enter into budget-neutral, performance-based contracts for energy and water conservation improvements for multifamily residential units (H.R. 2997), H5135–H5137 [14JY]

Dept. of the Interior: ensure continued co-development of oil, gas, and potash deposits in designated potash areas in New Mexico, H7117, H7118 [22OC]

——— establish a moratorium on oil and gas-related seismic activities off the coast of Florida, H4841, H4842 [7JY]

——— funding for Atlantic lease sales from the proposed plan for offshore oil and gas development, H4843 [7JY], H4940 [8JY]

——— identify and designate National Energy Security Corridors for the construction of natural gas pipelines on Federal land, H8844 [1DE]

——— notify landowners, and any adjacent landholders, when federally owned minerals beneath their land have been leased for oil and gas development, H8942, H8943 [2DE]

——— prevent the waste of gas produced under oil and gas leases on Federal land and collect royalty on all gas production (H.R. 3289), E1156 [29JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement proposed regulations relative to valuation of coal on Federal and Native American lands, H4824, H4825 [7JY]

——— prohibit funding to issue any oil and gas lease under the Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program without a revenue sharing agreement with each affected State, H4830 [7JY]

——— prohibit funding to issue new oil or gas lease or drilling permit to any person that does not follow Dept. of Commerce regulations relative to requirement of obtaining a license for exporting crude oil, H4821 [7JY]

——— prohibit funding to redirect certain Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing revenues, H4823 [7JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: prohibit funding in contravention of Executive order relative to efforts to reduce Government greenhouse gas emissions, H4826, H4827 [7JY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H4823 [7JY]

Dept. of Transportation: enhance resiliency of critical highway infrastructure, including that which supports national energy security, H7683 [4NO]

——— improve safety standards for transporting crude oil by rail (H.R. 1804), E508 [15AP]

——— issue report detailing amount each State has received from Highway Trust Fund and how much each State contributed to the fund, H7720 [4NO]

——— study feasibility, costs, and economic impact of burying power lines underground, H7662 [4NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit funding for Green Management Programs key renewable energy projects, H2619 [29AP]

Depts. of Energy and Commerce: conduct study on feasibility of establishing an ethane storage and distribution hub, H8928 [2DE]

——— establish a youth energy enterprise competition to encourage youth to propose solutions to energy challenges and promote interest in careers in science, technology, engineering, and math, H8961–H8963 [2DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H3976 [9JN]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H644 [28JA]

Electric power: improve emergency preparedness, resolve environmental and grid reliability conflicts, enhance infrastructure security, evaluate strategic transformer reserve feasibility, and establish security valuation procedures, H7740 [4NO]

——— require regional grid operators to include cost in their reliability analysis when filing rate changes with FERC, H8878 [2DE]

Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs and Make It in America agenda, H5159–H5167 [14JY], H6700 [29SE], H6716 [30SE]

——— promote a strong national energy policy that supports the innovative and hard-working men and women in the oil and gas industry who have led the charge in a U.S. energy revolution (H. Res. 243), H2784 [1MY]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction for related agencies, H2721, H2722, H2759–H2761 [30AP]

——— emergency drought relief and electric power transmission grid reliability funding for related agencies, H2781, H2782 [1MY]

——— freeze funding for any unauthorized program in related agencies, H2638–H2640 [29AP]

——— making appropriations, H2446 [23AP]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2028), H2623–H2651 [29AP], H2685–H2694, H2710–H2727, H2742–H2764 [30AP], H2776–H2783 [1MY], E628, E635 [30AP], E640, E642, E650 [1MY], E658 [5MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2028), consideration (H. Res. 223), H2506–H2515 [29AP]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2028), motion to recommit, H2781, H2782 [1MY]

——— prohibit funding for related agencies for contracts with offerors or principals of offerors convicted of certain crimes within a certain period, H2756 [30AP]

EPA: address how megawatt hours discharged from pumped hydroelectric storage will be incorporated in State and Federal clean energy plans, H4627, H4628 [24JN]

——— allow States to opt out of the Clean Power Plan rules if the Governor certifies the State plan would promote national security, economic growth, and public health through addressing climate change and increased use of clean energy, H4625 [24JN]

——— disapprove rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 24), H8634, H8636 [30NO], H8822–H8837, H8849 [1DE], H8866, H8873 [2DE], H9085 [9DE], E1688 [1DE]

——— disapprove rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 24), consideration (H. Res. 539), H8658–H8663 [1DE]

——— disapprove rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 23), H8634, H8636 [30NO], H8822–H8830, H8833–H8838, H8849 [1DE], H8866, H8873 [2DE], E1688 [1DE]

——— disapprove rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 23), consideration (H. Res. 539), H8658–H8663 [1DE]

——— economic impact of methane gas regulations, H5094 [13JY]

——— ensure coal ash storage requirements protect vulnerable populations, H5364, H5374, H5375 [22JY]

——— ensure existing planning and review regulations are followed, H8954 [2DE]

——— extend compliance date of rules on carbon dioxide emissions from existing powerplants pending judicial review and allow States to protect ratepayers from rate increases and reliability issues (H.R. 2042), H4526 [18JN], H4607, H4617–H4633 [24JN], H5577, H5578 [28JY], E975 [25JN]

——— extend compliance date of rules on carbon dioxide emissions from existing powerplants pending judicial review and allow States to protect ratepayers from rate increases and reliability issues (H.R. 2042), consideration (H. Res. 333), H4608–H4617 [24JN]

——— impact of Clean Power Plan on Tennessee, H3648 [2JN]

——— impact of Government regulations on coal industry, H1171 [26FE], H1700 [17MR], H4727 [25JN], H5574–H5580 [28JY]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 3797), H7094 [22OC]

——— prohibit imposing carbon dioxide emissions standards on fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units until certain other countries have enacted similar standards (H.R. 4169), H9002 [3DE], H9068 [8DE]

——— prohibit regulation of carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for new or existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units under certain circumstances (H.R. 2637), H5576 [28JY]

——— proposed Clean Power Plan regulations, H7319 [28OC], H8634–H8639 [30NO], H8823, H8825, H8826, H8827, H8829 [1DE]

——— recognize hydropower as a renewable energy source when issuing, implementing, and enforcing any final rules on carbon dioxide emissions from existing sources, H4629 [24JN]

——— release of finalized renewable fuel standard, H8873 [2DE]

——— release of regulations on hydraulic fracturing, H1811 [23MR]

——— repeal renewable fuel standard program (H.R. 703), E161 [4FE]

——— report on impact of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water, H4386 [16JN]

——— require a State public utility commission/public service commission and the Electric Reliabiltiy Organization to conduct an analysis of any State or Federal clean energy plan in lieu of opting out of such plan, H4628, H4629 [24JN]

——— require States attempting to opt out of Clean Power Plan rules to certify any rate increases caused by such rules would be greater than any costs associated with responding to extreme weather conditions caused by climate change, H4626 [24JN]

——— require utilities to publish information on the use of coal ash on a public Internet site, H5370 [22JY]

Executive Office of the President: initiative to increase access to solar energy and expand training and education for jobs in the solar industry, H4878 [8JY]

Federal agencies and departments: allow consideration of social cost of carbon to be incorporated into any rulemaking or guidance document, H4797 [7JY]

——— exempt major rules on oil and gas pipeline safety and pipeline spill prevention or mitigation from requirement of a congressional joint resolution of approval, H5559, H5560 [28JY]

——— exempt major rules relative to nuclear reactor safety standards from requirement of a congressional joint resolution of approval, H5562, H5563 [28JY]

——— reduce duplication and increase efficiency (H.R. 614), H644 [28JA]

FERC: ensure taxpayers are not held liable and pipeline owners bear full responsibility for any repair or environmental damages resulting from a natural gas pipeline explosion, H458 [21JA]

——— secure critical infrastructure against electromagnetic threats, H8925, H8926 [2DE]

Florida International University: tribute to partnership with Florida Power and Light Co., to provide cleaner energy, H4237 [11JN]

Foreign trade: create regulatory process at Dept. of Energy, FERC, and Dept. of State to permit cross-border infrastructure projects, H8933, H8934 [2DE]

GAO: conduct study on how much non-commercial jet fuel tax revenue is diverted to the Highway Trust Fund due to ‘‘fuel fraud’’ tax, H7719 [4NO]

——— submit report to Congress on benefits of battery energy storage and impact on national grid and renewable energy utilization, H8934, H8935 [2DE]

Geothermal Awareness Day: observance, E785 [21MY]

Government regulations: ensure no permit for coal export facility can be denied before environmental reviews are complete, H8932 [2DE]

——— modernize Federal policies relative to supply and distribution of energy in the U.S. and repeal the crude oil export ban (H.R. 2369), H3238 [15MY]

——— repeal Federal energy conservation standards, H8875 [2DE]

Greenfield Municipal Utilities: anniversary, E1090 [21JY]

Gulf of Mexico: enhance U.S. energy independence and security by providing for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources, H3302 [18MY]

Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H2260–H2263 [15AP], H2689–H2691 [30AP], E527 [17AP], E642 [1MY]

Highway Trust Fund: funding, E788 [21MY]

India: express importance of the U.S.-India strategic partnership and the continued deepening of bilateral ties with India, H3222 [15MY]

Iran: remove restrictions on the export of crude oil, H2119 [13AP]

Israel: U.S.-Israel Energy Cooperation program funding, H2646 [29AP]

Kazakhstan: tribute to partnership with International Atomic Energy Agency to establish a low enriched uranium fuel bank, E1208 [4AU]

Kentucky River Coal Corp.: anniversary, E671 [12MY]

LIHEAP: funding, H4547 [23JN]

Mining and mineral resources: allow judicial review and awarding of attorney fees recoverable under the Equal Access to Justice Act in litigation cases dealing with certain mining exploration and mining permits on Federal lands, H7116, H7117 [22OC]

——— clarify definition of ‘‘strategic and critical minerals’’ to only include minerals identified by the National Research Council as strategic and critical, H7109, H7112–H7115 [22OC]

——— ensure all mine explorations or mine permits require environmental impact statements, H7115, H7116 [22OC]

——— ensure projects to promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials will allow for process to assess how project may contribute to climate change, H7122, H7123 [22OC]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 1937), H7107–H7124 [22OC], E1521 [23OC]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 1937), consideration (H. Res. 481), H7047–H7050 [21OC]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 1937), motion to recommit, H7122, H7123 [22OC]

——— require proposed strategic and critical minerals projects to meet certain domestic supply and demand milestones and notification of intent to sell such minerals outside the U.S., H7118, H7119 [22OC]

Minnesota: EPA Clean Power Plan requirements, H2480 [28AP]

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (H. Res. 468), E1450 [8OC]

——— designate (S. Res. 217), H6882 [7OC]

National objectives: energy policy, H6825 [6OC]

——— modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), H8634–H8639 [30NO], H8649, H8650, H8839–H8846 [1DE], H8866, H8894–H8965 [2DE], H8983–H8988 [3DE], E1704, E1709 [3DE], E1744 [9DE]

——— modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 539), H8658–H8663 [1DE]

——— modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 542), H8875–H8884 [2DE]

——— modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), corrections in engrossment, H8988 [3DE]

——— modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), motion to recommit, H8986 [3DE]

National Ocean Council: develop a process for decommissioning oil and gas rigs that eliminates harm to the red snapper stock and improve habitat, H3606 [1JN]

Native Americans: clarify eligibility for review and comment of environmental reviews of major Federal actions on Indian lands, H6917 [8OC]

——— facilitate development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands (H.R. 538), H6780 [1OC], H6911–H6920 [8OC]

——— facilitate development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands (H.R. 538), consideration (H. Res. 466), H6902–H6911 [8OC]

——— facilitate development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands (H.R. 538), motion to recommit, H6918, H6919 [8OC]

——— prohibit any activity to contravene Executive order protecting Indian sacred sites, H6918, H6919 [8OC]

Natural gas: create stable economic climate for natural gas industry, H4971 [9JY]

——— economic impact of exporting natural gas, H5166 [14JY]

——— economic impact of hydraulic fracturing operations, E42 [9JA]

——— importance of Marcellus shale reserves drilling, H1178 [26FE], H2253 [15AP]

——— provide for timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law relative to siting, construction, expansion, or operation of pipeline projects, H8843 [1DE], H8923, H8924 [2DE]

——— 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. 161), H453–H460 [21JA], H484 [22JA], E148 [2FE]

——— 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. 161), consideration (H. Res. 38), H443–H453 [21JA]

——— 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. 161), motion to recommit, H458 [21JA]

North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act: prevent from taking effect until after the Energy Information Administration analysis and publishing of report on carbon impacts, H8964 [2DE]

Northern Illinois University: tribute to College of Engineering and Engineering Technology Supermileage Team for participation in the SAE Supermileage Competition, E1155 [29JY]

NRC: funding, H2688, H2715 [30AP]

——— obtain the consent of affected State and local governments before authorizing the construction of a nuclear waste repository (H.R. 1364), H2690 [30AP]

——— reform rulemaking process, E635 [30AP]

Nuclear weapons: abolish and redirect resources to certain domestic initiatives while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion (H.R. 1976), E559 [22AP]

Obama, President: constitutionality of Executive actions, H8140–H8145 [5NO]

——— evaluation of administration, H518 [22JA], H1054–H1057 [13FE]

——— evaluation of coal industry policies, H8868 [2DE]

——— evaluation of energy policies, H2298–H2301 [16AP], H8853 [1DE], H9068–H9073 [8DE]

——— proposal to modify disposition of certain Outer Continental Shelf revenues, H3303 [18MY]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: prohibit funding to negotiate or enter into a trade agreement that limits greenhouse gas emissions, H3741 [2JN]

OMB: reform process for extending Federal permit applications and ensure applications are reviewed in a timely manner, H7731, H7732 [4NO]

Outer Continental Shelf: extend the moratorium on oil and gas leasing and related activities in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico (H.R. 2630), H3882 [4JN]

——— prohibit funding to research, investigate, or study offshore drilling in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico Planning Area, H4825, H4826 [7JY]

Permanent Court of Arbitration: ruling that Russia violated the Energy Charter Treaty when it expropriated Yukos Oil Co., assets, E1084 [20JY]

Petroleum: dependence on foreign sources, H2629 [29AP]

——— ensure removal of restrictions on the export of crude oil does not prevent enforcement of laws and regulations to protect human health, the environment, or public safety, H6963, H6964 [9OC]

——— gasoline price levels, H613 [27JA]

——— gasoline tax, H5203, H5204, H5206 [15JY], H5527 [28JY]

——— index gasoline tax, H7643–H7646 [4NO], H8134, H8135 [5NO], H8978 [3DE]

——— prohibit export of crude oil, refined petroleum products, and petrochemical products to Iran, H6956 [9OC]

——— prohibit export of crude oil from the U.S. to state sponsors of terrorism, H6956 [9OC]

——— remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S., H2119 [13AP], H5108 [13JY], H6169 [18SE], H6920 [8OC], H8842 [1DE], H8944, H8945 [2DE], H9369–H9372 [16DE], H9382–H9384, H9387, H9388, H9680, H9683, H9684, H9686 [17DE], E1704 [3DE]

——— remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (H.R. 702), H6780 [1OC], H6823 [6OC], H6901, H6902, H6925–H6931 [8OC], H6940, H6941–H6965, H6967 [9OC], E1475 [13OC], E1498 [21OC]

——— remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (H.R. 702), consideration (H. Res. 466), H6902–H6911 [8OC]

——— remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (H.R. 702), motion to recommit, H6963, H6964 [9OC]

——— report to Congress on how removing restrictions on the export of crude oil will create opportunities for veterans and women while promoting U.S. energy and national security, H6959, H6960 [9OC]

——— report to Congress on impact of removing restrictions on the export of crude oil relative to promoting U.S. energy and national security, H6958 [9OC]

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.: inclusion in Fortune (publication) 500 list, E963 [24JN]

Pipelines: BLM and Forest Service funding to expedite approval of additional pipeline infrastructure for oil and natural gas delivery to consumers through reductions in EPA environmental programs and management accounts funding, H4731 [25JN]

——— require iron, steel, and manufactured goods used for the Keystone XL Pipeline be made in the U.S., H943 [11FE]

Public buildings: prohibit repeal of provisions that establish targets for reducing energy from fossil fuels in Federal buildings, H8935 [2DE]

Public utilities: authorize voluntary vegetation management within a certain distance of the exterior boundary of the right-of-way near structures on Forest Service land, H8953 [2DE]

——— clarify that electric plants using biomass as a fuel source can be considered reliable without having to enter into supply contracts greater than one year, H8926, H8927 [2DE]

Refuse disposal: encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 1734), H5284 [16JY], H5341, H5358–H5380 [22JY], H5601 [29JY], E1169 [29JY]

——— encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 1734), consideration (H. Res. 369), H5345–H5357 [22JY]

——— encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 1734), motion to recommit, H5378, H5379 [22JY]

——— require all inactive coal ash surface impoundments that begin closure procedures to follow groundwater monitoring safeguards, H5372 [22JY]

——— require an owner or operator of coal ash pond to respond immediately to a spill or release, H5371 [22JY]

——— require coal ash dam owners and operators to identify all drinking water supply wells within a certain radius and provide an alternate water supply if drinking water becomes contaminated, H5373, H5374 [22JY]

Renewable energy: geothermal energy development along the Gulf of Mexico coast to address energy insecurities caused by severe weather, H8929 [2DE]

——— promote clean energy sources in order to combat effects of climate change, H9361–H9364 [16DE]

——— promote clean energy technology and energy efficiency in order to combat effects of climate change, lower energy prices, and increase national security, H6953, H6954 [9OC]

——— promote domestic development and deployment of clean energy technologies, H646 [28JA], H2038 [26MR]

——— support for the wind energy industry, H6846 [7OC], E1501 [21OC]

Republican Party: national agenda, H15 [6JA], H235, H236 [13JA]

Solar energy: promote safe and reliable interconnection and net billing for community solar facilities, H8958 [2DE]

South Carolina: enforcement of fines against the Dept. of Energy for failure to complete Savannah River Site Mixed Oxide Fuel (MOX) Fabrication Facility by established deadline, H9313 [15DE]

Southern Co.: tribute to Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, GA, H6314 [29SE]

States: address disparity between onshore and offshore energy policies relative to revenue sharing for States, H3301–H3304 [18MY]

Stevens Institute of Technology: tribute to solar decathlon team, E1656 [19NO]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: allow for sales of petroleum products to fund other priorities, H7648 [4NO]

——— proposed sale of petroleum, H8978 [3DE], E1758 [10DE]

Susquehanna Economic Development Association-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG): tribute to pilot projects that expand availability of natural gas to consumers in central Pennsylvania, H8248 [17NO]

Taxation: clarify that tar sands are crude oil subject to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund per-barrel excise tax, H179, H180 [9JA], H951 [11FE]

——— clarify that tar sands are crude oil subject to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund per-barrel excise tax (H.R. 214), H160 [9JA], E34 [8JA]

——— ensure that all forms of bitumen or synthetic crude oil from bitumen are subject to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund per-barrel excise tax, H951 [11FE]

——— extend and modify the credit for electric vehicle recharging property (H.R. 1697), E437 [26MR]

——— extend energy credit for solar projects under construction, H8252 [17NO]

——— extend investment tax credits for residential and commercial energy efficient property and clean energy technologies, H9212 [10DE]

——— extend the renewable energy production tax credit, H6846 [7OC]

——— increase excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene fuels, H229 [13JA]

——— increase excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene fuels (H.R. 680), H2160 [14AP], H3763 [3JN], H4163 [11JN], H4385 [16JN], H5119 [14JY], H5208 [15JY], H5595 [29JY], H6710 [30SE], H7093 [22OC], E152 [3FE]

——— modify and extend certain tax incentives relating to energy (H.R. 4040), E1640 [17NO]

——— phaseout and repeal the renewable energy production tax credit and reduce corporate income tax (H.R. 1901), H2671 [30AP]

——— provide for equalization of the excise tax on liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas, H4582 [23JN]

——— 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. 972), E211 [13FE]

TransCanada Pipelines LTD.: ensure use of eminent domain to acquire land for Keystone XL Pipeline project from landowners unwilling to sell is consistent with the Constitution, H951 [11FE]

——— require responsibility and payment for any Keystone XL Pipeline related oil spill cleanup on U.S. land, H958, H959 [11FE]

Transportation: reform Federal role in transportation policy and empower States with taxing and spending authority over highway and transit programs, H7678, H7679 [4NO]

TVA: tribute to Watts Bar nuclear facility, H3648 [2JN]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: recognize waste, fraud, and abuse of U.S. resources occuring in Afghan reconstruction, S7781 [5NO]

Africa: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (S. 2152), S8861, S8863 [18DE]

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve (S.J. Res. 20), S7642 [29OC]

Air pollution: create a point of order against any legislation that would create a tax or fee on carbon emissions, S1846, S1868, S1870 [25MR]

——— establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to protect against any legislation that would create a tax or fee on carbon emissions, S1989, S1990 [26MR]

——— impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S334 [21JA], S371 [22JA]

——— provide for carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emission fees, S3445–S3447 [2JN]

Alaska: impact of the drop in oil prices on the State and local economy, S226 [16JA]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: proposal to preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness, S456–S460 [26JA], S558–S560 [28JA]

Arctic regions: implementation of national strategy for development, S1289–S1291 [4MR]

BLM: release certain wilderness study areas for preservation as wilderness, S515 [27JA], S557–S560, S572 [28JA]

——— streamline and reform drilling permit application process, S382, S394 [22JA]

Budget: revise defense and non-defense spending levels, provide offsets, and temporarily extend the public debt ceiling, S7497 [27OC], S7551–S7553, S7558 [28OC], S7601–S7605, S7608–S7611, S7616–S7620, S7623–S7652 [29OC], S7665–S7673 [30OC], S7802 [5NO]

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize use of active capacity of Colorado River Storage Project Fontenelle Reservoir in Wyoming (S. 1305), unanimous-consent request, S8843 [18DE]

China: proposal to implement economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S6998 [29SE]

Climate: effectiveness of U.S. regulatory attempts to reduce carbon emissions to control global warming without international cooperation in reducing emissions, S7214–S7216 [7OC]

——— express agreement with majority of worldwide scientific community that climate change is real and caused by human activities, and encourage research and development in clean fossil fuel technology, S392, S393 [22JA]

——— express agreement with majority of worldwide scientific community that climate change is real and caused by human activities, and encourage shift away from fossil fuels to energy efficiency and sustainable energy, S181–S183 [13JA], S318–S320, S331 [21JA], S375, S393 [22JA]

——— express that the U.S. should prioritize and fund climate change adaptation projects in local communities and help fund adaptation projects in developing countries, S520 [27JA]

——— global warming, S7904 [10NO]

——— impact of carbon emissions from oil sands on climate change, S312 [21JA]

Coast Guard: strengthen authority to prevent and respond to the threat of damage from pollution of the sea by crude oil from oil drilling in foreign countries (S. 1999), S6391 [5AU]

Coastal zones: improve ability of NOAA, Coast Guard, and coastal States to sustain healthy oceans and coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relative to oil spill preparedness, prevention, and response (S. 1430), S3241 [21MY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): revision of budgetary allocations, aggregates, and levels, S8841 [18DE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 114th Congress, S2378–S2380 [23AP], S4636–S4638 [25JN], S8838, S8841 [18DE]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S6056 [28JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1), S23 [6JA], S27, S34, S35, S38–S50 [7JA], S184–S197 [13JA], S221–S233 [16JA], S249, S253–S272 [20JA], S301, S302, S304–S309, S311–S321, S323–S338, S365 [21JA], S367, S370, S372–S383, S387, S390–S408 [22JA], S447–S460, S488 [26JA], S495, S497, S500, S503, S505–S532, S536, S539, S547 [27JA], S549, S551, S555–S575 [28JA], S611, S620–S626, S633–S643 [29JA], S678 [2FE], S848 [9FE], S907, S915, S916 [11FE], S971 [12FE], S1037, S1043 [24FE], S2392 [23AP], S7902 [10NO]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1), motion to proceed, S69, S70, S72, S85–S90 [8JA], S121–S128 [9JA], S133, S136–S138, S140–S147, S155–S158 [12JA], S159–S174, S180–S184 [13JA]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S184 [13JA], S537 [27JA], S1274 [4MR]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1), unanimous-consent request, S85 [8JA], S408 [22JA]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1), veto, S1047, S1050 [24FE], S1215 [2MR], S1243 [3MR], S1263, S1274–S1277, S1280–S1285, S1288 [4MR], S1513 [16MR], S1695 [23MR]

——— goals of the 114th Congress, S27–S29 [7JA], S78, S92–S94 [8JA], S1207 [2MR]

——— legislative priorities, S8508 [9DE]

Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, S186 [13JA], S230 [16JA], S266 [20JA]

——— promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (S. 128), S634 [29JA], S849 [9FE]

——— promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (S. 535), S1034 [23FE], S1037 [24FE], S2082–S2085 [26MR], S6884 [22SE]

——— promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 720), S8236 [1DE]

Delta Fuel Co., Inc.: tribute, S4295 [18JN]

Dept. of Defense: proposal to construct new petroleum reserve on the west coast, S7905 [10NO]

Dept. of Energy: advance the integration of clean distributed energy into electric grids, S3663 [3JN]

——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from Coastal Plain in Alaska (S. 494), S989 [12FE]

——— discourage export of crude oil if exports increase U.S. energy prices or reliance on imported oil, S3740 [4JN]

——— eliminate corn ethanol mandate from the renewable fuel standard, S146 [12JA]

——— establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to invest in clean energy and preserve the environment, S1971 [26MR]

——— establish a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations for retrofitting nonprofit buildings with energy-efficiency improvements, S6884 [22SE]

——— establish competitive grant programs to promote electricity grid modernization (S. 1232), S2690 [6MY]

——— establish Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy as the lead Federal agency for coordinating Federal, State, and local assistance to promote the energy retrofitting of schools, S514 [27JA], S571 [28JA], S622 [29JA]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas, S3660 [3JN]

——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries, S400 [22JA], S507 [27JA], S568 [28JA]

——— modify efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters, S6884 [22SE]

——— provide certainty relative to timing of decisions to approve or deny applications to export natural gas (S. 33), S552 [28JA]

——— provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies (S. 1408), S6120 [29JY]

——— provide rebates for the purchase and installation of new solar energy systems, S518 [27JA], S568 [28JA]

——— require approval or disapproval of liquified natural gas export applications upon completion of environmental review process, S3921 [9JN]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a spending-neutral reserve fund to promote offshore energy production, S1882 [25MR]

——— finalize oil and gas leasing program and provide revenue sharing for States included in the Mid-Atlantic and the South Atlantic Planning Area, S377 [22JA], S522, S525 [27JA]

——— improve coal royalties by collecting royalties based on actual market value of the coal and increasing transparency and standardizing the royalty collection process (S. 1891), S6140 [29JY]

——— reform administration of the Outer Continental Shelf (S. 2011), S8236 [1DE]

Dept. of Transportation: improve safety standards for transporting crude oil by rail, S6370 [5AU]

Depts. of Energy and Agriculture: collaborate in promoting the development of efficient, economical, and environmentally sustainable thermally led wood energy systems (S. 1294), S2796 [12MY]

Developing countries: promote use of clean cookstoves and fuels in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (S. 2194), S7472 [22OC]

Ecology and environment: establish a spending-neutral reserve fund relative to requirement that any environmental agreement signed with a foreign country not result in serious harm to U.S. economy, S1774 [24MR], S1964 [26MR]

——— manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases, S6998 [29SE]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, S4070–S4073 [11JN], S5903 [27JY], S7145 [6OC], S7449 [22OC], S7709 [3NO]

——— national objectives priority assignments, S36 [7JA], S500–S502 [27JA], S1361–S1363 [10MR], S2705–S2708 [7MY], S3846 [4JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2028), S7778 [5NO]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2028), motion to proceed, S7204–S7206, S7208–S7210 [7OC], S7227, S7229–S7231, S7233, S7234, S7237, S7242, S7243, S7249 [8OC]

——— making appropriations (S. 2129), S7127 [5OC], S7130 [6OC]

——— making appropriations (S. 2130), S7127 [5OC], S7130 [6OC]

EPA: consult with Dept. of Transportation to promulgate rules to regulate transportation and storage of petroleum coke, S268–S270 [20JA], S307–S309, S326, S327, S328, S329 [21JA]

——— disapprove rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 24), S7497, S7512–S7517 [27OC], S7973, S7979–S7984, S7986–S7989, S7991, S7997–S8000, S8002–S8012 [17NO]

——— disapprove rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 24), motion to proceed, S7979 [17NO]

——— disapprove rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 23), S7492 [26OC], S7497, S7512–S7517 [27OC], S7981, S7991, S7997–S8000, S8002–S8012 [17NO]

——— disapprove rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 23), motion to proceed, S8012 [17NO]

——— eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel, S235 [16JA]

——— establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relative to funding for roads and bridges to States refusing to submit Clean Power Plan implementation plans, S2001 [26MR]

——— establish a spending-neutral reserve fund to prohibit any regulation reducing the reliability of electric power transmission grid, S1774 [24MR], S1964 [26MR]

——— exempt electric utility steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy from emission limits, S270 [20JA], S329 [21JA]

——— fulfill certain requirements before regulating standards of performance for new, modified, and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (S. 1324), S3894 [9JN], S6213 [3AU], S6275, S6284 [4AU], S6334 [5AU], S7973 [17NO]

——— impact of Government regulations on coal industry, S146 [12JA], S7449 [22OC]

——— impact of mercury and air toxic standards rule regulating greenhouse gas emissions from coal and fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, S5157 [16JY], S7449 [22OC]

——— impact of regulations on the use of hydropower as a renewable energy source, S4631 [25JN]

——— impose carbon pollution fee and use proceeds to provide rebate to consumers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and regulate hydraulic fracturing, S4237 [17JN]

——— proposed Clean Power Plan regulations, S6095, S6096, S6097 [29JY], S6213 [3AU], S6248, S6251, S6272–S6278, S6280–S6283 [4AU], S6334 [5AU], S7634 [29OC], S7712 [3NO], S7810 [5NO], S7974, S8010–S8012 [17NO], S8181 [30NO]

——— proposed rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from existing powerplants, S258 [20JA]

——— regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, S3893 [9JN], S5903 [27JY]

——— require congressional approval of any greenhouse gas rules unless the cost of such rules are offset through reductions in spending (S. 639), S1253 [3MR]

——— require study of potential environmental impact of petroleum coke generated from the refining of oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline, S532 [27JA], S557 [28JA]

Federal agencies and departments: supplement Keystone XL Pipeline environmental impact statement if significant new circumstances or information relevant to environmental concerns occurs, S525 [27JA], S635 [29JA]

FERC: authorize expansion of an existing hydroelectric project in Alaska (S. 1583), S4204 [16JN]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam (S. 1104), S2433 [27AP]

——— extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam (S. 1104), unanimous-consent request, S8843 [18DE]

——— issue an order continuing a stay of a hydroelectric license for the Mahoney Lake hydroelectric project in Alaska (S. 1585), S4205 [16JN]

——— reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Clark Canyon Dam (S. 1103), S2433 [27AP]

——— reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Clark Canyon Dam (S. 1103), unanimous-consent request, S8843 [18DE]

Foreign policy: report on energy security issues involving Europe and Russia and propose ways to help vulnerable allies and partners with energy security, S3659, S3661 [3JN], S3905–S3907 [9JN]

Foreign trade: 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, S506 [27JA]

Geothermal energy: promote (S. 1057), S2354 [22AP]

Geothermal resources: authorize noncompetitive leasing of certain areas adjoining other lands for which a qualified company or individual holds a preexisting right to develop geothermal resources (S. 822), S1667 [19MR]

Goverment regulations: encourage Federal vehicle fleet to transition to natural gas, S146 [12JA]

Highway Trust Fund: funding, S2631 [5MY]

Hydroelectric power: promote marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies research, development, and demonstration (S. 1058), S2354 [22AP]

India: express importance of the U.S.-India strategic partnership and the continued deepening of bilateral ties with India, S6373 [5AU]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act: amend (S. 209), S416 [22JA], S8617 [10DE]

Iran: assess whether Russia is providing Iran any weapons systems in violation of the U.N. Security Council resolution on Iranian nonproliferation or sophisticated air defense systems, S2665 [6MY]

——— remove restrictions on the export of crude oil, S7759 [4NO]

——— require abolishment of nuclear facilities, disclosure of military nuclear program dimensions, and acceptance of a fully verifiable inspections regime before lifting of U.S. sanctions, S2548 [30AP]

——— require Dept. of Energy to report on Iranian crude oil and condensate exports and then lift de facto ban on U.S. crude oil and condensate exports relative to a nuclear agreement with Iran, S2507–S2509 [29AP]

——— require Dept. of State assessment of inadequacies in international monitoring and verification system relative to a nuclear agreement with Iran, S2506 [29AP]

LIHEAP: funding, S381, S399 [22JA]

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (S. Res. 217), S7007 [29SE]

National objectives: energy policy, S232 [16JA], S488 [26JA], S848 [9FE], S6097 [29JY]

——— importance of energy innovation, S8139 [19NO]

——— invest in clean energy, empower and protect consumers, modernize energy infrastructure, cut pollution and waste, and invest in research and development (S. 2089), S6980 [28SE], S6983 [29SE]

——— modernize U.S. energy policy (S. 2012), S6884 [22SE], S7024 [30SE], S8139 [19NO], S8236 [1DE]

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association: tribute to Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, S4247 [17JN]

Nuclear Waste Administration: establish (S. 854), S1783 [24MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S304–S306 [21JA]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S7711 [3NO], S7902 [10NO], S8138 [19NO]

——— State of the Union Message, S312 [21JA], S617–S619 [29JA]

OMB: oversee reforms to improve efficiency, management, and interagency coordination of the Federal permitting process for major capital projects, S188 [13JA]

——— oversee reforms to improve efficiency, management, and interagency coordination of the Federal permitting process for major capital projects (S. 280), S2676, S2677 [6MY]

Outer Continental Shelf: provide for States’ revenue sharing from oil and gas leasing program reforms and wind energy production facilities, S316 [21JA], S621, S622 [29JA]

Petroleum: authorize exportation of crude oil to certain allies and partners of the U.S., S3660 [3JN]

——— clarify that tar sands are crude oil subject to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund per-barrel excise tax, S451 [26JA]

——— economic impact of increasing oil prices relative to construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, S313 [21JA]

——— establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund for investing in advanced fossil energy technology research and development, S1878 [25MR]

——— gasoline tax, S6926 [24SE]

——— remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S., S506 [27JA], S2916–S2918 [14MY], S3766–S3768 [4JN], S6056 [28JY], S6678 [16SE], S6883 [22SE], S8072 [18NO], S8581 [10DE], S8659 [15DE], S8709–S8711, S8713–S8715 [16DE], S8756–S8758, S8761, S8780 [17DE], S8850 [18DE]

——— repeal the crude oil export ban (S. 1372), S3063 [19MY], S7040 [30SE]

Pipelines: ban shipment of crude oil on, and study pipeline risks in, the Great Lakes, improve oil spill response plans, increase transparency about risks, and expand safety measures in high consequence areas (S. 2080), S7083 [1OC]

——— delay construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline until potential negative impacts have been determined, S523 [27JA], S636 [29JA]

——— impose a fee of 8 cents per barrel of oil transported through the Keystone XL Pipeline with fee revenues going to the Land and Water Conservation Fund, S402 [22JA]

——— prohibit export of crude oil, bitumen, or refined petroleum products transported into the U.S. by the Keystone XL Pipeline, S183, S186 [13JA], S224, S228 [16JA], S253, S256–S258, S260, S265 [20JA], S302 [21JA], S506 [27JA]

——— provide communities that rely on drinking water from a source that may be affected by a tar sands spill with analysis of potential risks to public health and the environment from a leak or rupture of the pipeline, S398 [22JA], S452 [26JA], S567 [28JA]

——— provide enhanced safety in pipeline transportation (S. 2276), S7916 [10NO]

——— require all iron, steel, or manufactured goods used in the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline and facilities be produced in the U.S., S231 [16JA], S253, S258, S259, S262 [20JA], S302 [21JA]

——— require report to Congress on impact of Keystone XL Pipeline construction on landowners, S505 [27JA]

Political campaigns: require campaign finance disclosures for certain individuals benefiting from tar sands development, S401 [22JA], S525 [27JA], S570 [28JA]

Public lands: stop all new and nonproducing Federal leases for oil, gas, or coal extraction on public lands and waters (S. 2238), S7772 [4NO]

Public utilities: expand electric rate-setting authority of States (S. 1233), S2691 [6MY]

Renewable energy: establish a Federal renewable electricity standard, S225 [16JA], S336–S338 [21JA], S620, S624 [29JA]

——— impact of corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel on food resources, S3100 [20MY]

——— promote clean energy sources in order to combat effects of climate change, S7202, S7203 [7OC]

——— promote renewable energy technologies, S6283 [4AU], S8000 [17NO]

Republican Party: national agenda, S712, S713 [3FE], S2283 [21AP], S3090 [20MY]

Senate and Congressional Western Caucuses: release of joint report on impact of Government regulations on State environmental stewardship, S1087 [25FE]

States: recognize authority to regulate oil and gas operations and promote American energy security, development, and job creation (S. 15), S2951 [18MY]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: allow flexibility for sales of petroleum products to occur when the price of oil is high, S7636 [29OC]

——— preserve as a national security asset, S5201 [21JY], S5511 [23JY], S5917–S5919 [27JY], S6065 [28JY]

——— proposed sale of petroleum, S7905 [10NO]

Taxation: clarify that tar sands are crude oil subject to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund per-barrel excise tax, S189 [13JA], S222–S224 [16JA], S335 [21JA], S395, S396 [22JA], S453 [26JA], S523 [27JA], S637 [29JA]

——— ensure that all forms of bitumen or synthetic crude oil from bitumen are subject to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund per-barrel excise tax, S394, S395 [22JA]

——— establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to extend certain expiring tax provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S1875 [25MR]

——— extend and improve the Indian coal production tax credit (S. 1361), S2973 [18MY]

——— extend and reform biodiesel tax incentives (S. 2353), S8380 [3DE]

——— extend certain expiring energy tax incentives (S. 2391), S8607–S8609 [10DE]

——— extend certain solar and wind energy tax credits, S8581 [10DE], S8659 [15DE], S8690, S8714 [16DE]

——— extend credit for new qualified fuel cell motor vehicles and alternative fuel vehicle refueling property, S527 [27JA]

——— extend production tax credit for wind power, S528 [27JA], S572 [28JA], S7202–S7204 [7OC]

——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (S. 1656), S8579 [10DE]

——— increase certain fuel taxes, strengthen the earned income tax and child tax credits, and make permanent certain tax provisions under the American Recovery and Reinvestment (S. 1994), S6927 [24SE], S7257–S7260 [8OC], S7454 [22OC], S7631 [29OC]

——— increase excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene fuels, S8068 [18NO]

——— modify energy credit to provide greater incentives for combined heat and power (CHP) and waste heat to power (WHP) energy efficiency technologies (S. 1516), S3779 [4JN]

——— provide for greenhouse gas emission fees, reduce corporate income tax, provide tax credits to workers, and deliver additional benefits to the retired and disabled (S. 1548), S4031 [10JN], S4232–S4235, S4237 [17JN], S4571 [24JN], S6998 [29SE], S7151 [6OC]

TransCanada Pipelines LTD.: ensure property owners appealing eminent domain rulings can do so in a court within their jurisdiction, S400 [22JA]

——— ensure use of eminent domain to acquire land for Keystone XL Pipeline project from landowners unwilling to sell is consistent with the Constitution, S397 [22JA]

——— preserve existing Keystone XL Pipeline permits and the authority of agencies issuing permits to modify the permits if necessary, S512 [27JA], S636 [29JA]

——— prohibit use of eminent domain to acquire land for Keystone XL Pipeline project from landowners unwilling to sell, S190 [13JA], S260 [20JA], S333 [21JA], S397 [22JA], S505 [27JA]

——— request Dept. of State to pause or suspend application to build Keystone XL Pipeline, S7707 [3NO]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: proposal to impose additional greenhouse gas emission regulations and fund international climate change efforts, S8520–S8523 [9DE]

USEC, Inc.: funding, S7847 [9NO]

Volkswagen AG (company): use of software to deceive motor vehicle emissions tests, S6877 [22SE], S6924 [24SE]

Wyoming: tribute to innovation of coal and oil industries, S8717 [16DE]

Reports filed

Affordable Reliable Electricity Now Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1324) (S. Rept. 114–159), S7654 [29OC]

American Soda Ash Competitiveness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1992) (H. Rept. 114–236), H5762 [29JY]

American Super Computing Leadership Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 874) (H. Rept. 114–122), H3386 [19MY]

Bureau of Reclamation Authorization of Use of Active Capacity of Colorado River Storage Project Fontenelle Reservoir in Wyoming: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1305) (S. Rept. 114–135), S6532 [9SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3, Keystone XL Pipeline Act and H.R. 30, Save American Workers Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 19) (H. Rept. 114–1), H103 [7JA]

Consideration of H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 114–353), H8644 [30NO]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 542) (H. Rept. 114–359), H8859 [1DE]

Consideration of H.R. 161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act and H.R. 36, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 38) (H. Rept. 114–3), H429 [20JA]

Consideration of H.R. 351, LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 48) (H. Rept. 114–5), H581 [26JA]

Consideration of H.R. 538, Native American Energy Act and H.R. 702, Remove Restrictions on the Export of Crude Oil from the U.S.: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 466) (H. Rept. 114–290), H6892 [7OC]

Consideration of H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act and H.R. 1734, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 369) (H. Rept. 114–216), H5329 [21JY]

Consideration of H.R. 1937, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 481) (H. Rept. 114–301), H7026 [20OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 223) (H. Rept. 114–94), H2495 [28AP]

Consideration of H.R. 2042, Ratepayer Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 333) (H. Rept. 114–177), H4591 [23JN]

Consideration of S. 1, Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 100) (H. Rept. 114–22), H915 [10FE]

Consideration of S.J. Res. 23, Disapprove EPA Rule on Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Electric Utility Generating Units: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 114–353), H8644 [30NO]

Consideration of S.J. Res. 24, Disapprove EPA Rule on Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Electric Utility Generating Units: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 114–353), H8644 [30NO]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 495) (H. Rept. 114–315), H7253 [27OC]

Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIPA) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1073) (H. Rept. 114–240), H5787 [4AU]

Dept. of Energy Modification of Efficiency Standards for Grid-Enabled Water Heaters: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 906) (H. Rept. 114–142), H4000 [9JN]

Dept. of the Interior Outer Continental Shelf Administration Reform: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2011) (S. Rept. 114–137), S6532 [9SE]

Disapprove EPA Rule on Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Electric Utility Generating Units: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.J. Res. 72) (H. Rept. 114–349), H8409 [19NO]

Disapprove EPA Rule on Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Electric Utility Generating Units: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.J. Res. 71) (H. Rept. 114–348), H8409 [19NO]

Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2358) (H. Rept. 114–287), H6835 [6OC]

Electrify Africa Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2152), S7814 [5NO]

——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2152) (S. Rept. 114–176), S8492 [8DE]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2028) (H. Rept. 114–91), H2474 [27AP]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2028) (S. Rept. 114–54), S3236 [21MY]

Energy Policy Modernization Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2012) (S. Rept. 114–138), S6532 [9SE]

Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 720) (S. Rept. 114–130), S6532 [9SE]

Exclude From Gross Income Certain Clean Coal Power Grants to Non-Corporate Taxpayers: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 919) (S. Rept. 114–29), S2171 [14AP]

Federal Permitting Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 280) (S. Rept. 114–113), S6294 [4AU]

FERC Expansion of Existing Hydroelectric Project in Alaska: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1583) (S. Rept. 114–185), S8724 [16DE]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Commencement of Construction of a Hydroelectric Project Involving Gibson Dam: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1104) (S. Rept. 114–133), S6532 [9SE]

FERC Extension of Deadline for Commencement of Construction of a Hydroelectric Project Involving the W. Kerr Scott Dam: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2083) (S. Rept. 114–192), S8725 [16DE]

FERC Order Continuing a Stay of a Hydroelectric License for the Mahoney Lake Hydroelectric Project in Alaska: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2046) (S. Rept. 114–190), S8725 [16DE]

FERC Reinstatement and Extension of Deadline for Commencement of Construction of a Hydroelectric Project Involving Clark Canyon Dam: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1103) (S. Rept. 114–132), S6532 [9SE]

Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1734) (H. Rept. 114–143), H4000 [9JN]

Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 209) (S. Rept. 114–149), S7046 [30SE]

Investment Tax Credit for Waste Heat to Power Technology: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 913) (S. Rept. 114–23), S2171 [14AP]

Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 147) (S. Rept. 114–1), S150 [12JA]

LNG and LPG Excise Tax Equalization Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 917) (S. Rept. 114–27), S2171 [14AP]

National Energy Security Corridors Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2295) (H. Rept. 114–285), H6835 [6OC]

National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1937) (H. Rept. 114–253), H5846 [8SE]

Native American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 538) (H. Rept. 114–276), H6786 [1OC]

North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 114–347), H8409 [19NO]

Ratepayer Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2042) (H. Rept. 114–171), H4546 [19JN]

Remove Restrictions on the Export of Crude Oil From the U.S.: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 702) (H. Rept. 114–267), H6259 [25SE], H6786 [1OC]

Small Business Energy Efficiency Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 1756), S6651 [15SE]

Tax Relief Extension Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1946) (S. Rept. 114–118), S6379 [5AU]

Resolutions by organizations

Keystone XL Pipeline permit: Great Plains Tribal Chairman’s Association, S530 [27JA]

Rulings of the Chair

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2028), H2721, H2724 [30AP]

Statements

Disapprove EPA Rule on Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Electric Utility Generating Units: Executive Office of the President, H8660 [1DE]

Disapprove EPA Rule on Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Electric Utility Generating Units: Executive Office of the President, H8659 [1DE]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H2512 [29AP]

Goals of the 114th Congress: Senator Reid, S29 [7JA]

Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act: Executive Office of the President, H5347 [22JY]

National Nuclear Security Administration Funding: Senator Alexander, Committee on Appropriations (Senate) Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, S1778 [24MR]

Native American Energy Act: Executive Office of the President, H6915 [8OC]

North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act: Executive Office of the President, H8659 [1DE]

NRC Budget: Senator Alexander, Committee on Appropriations (Senate), Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, S1582 [17MR]

Ratepayer Protection Act: Executive Office of the President (excerpt), H4623 [24JN]

Tables

Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 2028), H2625–H2628 [29AP]

Highway Trust Fund plotted against the number of U.S. Senators per 10 million people, H7720 [4NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 19, consideration of H.R. 3, Keystone XL Pipeline Act and H.R. 30, Save American Workers Act, H115 [8JA]

H. Res. 38, consideration of H.R. 161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act and H.R. 36, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, H443 [21JA]

H. Res. 48, consideration of H.R. 351, LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act, H611 [27JA]

H. Res. 100, consideration of S. 1, Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act and clarify House proceedings and actions during February district work period, H937 [11FE]

H. Res. 223, consideration of H.R. 2028, energy and water development appropriations, H2506 [29AP]

H. Res. 333, consideration of H.R. 2822, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 2042, Ratepayer Protection Act, H4608 [24JN]

H. Res. 369, consideration of H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act and H.R. 1734, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act, H5345 [22JY]

H. Res. 466, consideration of H.R. 538, Native American Energy Act and H.R. 702, remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S., H6902 [8OC]

H. Res. 481, consideration of H.R. 1937, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act, H7047 [21OC]

H. Res. 495, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act, H7268 [28OC]

H. Res. 539, consideration of H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act, H8658 [1DE]

H. Res. 539, consideration of S.J. Res. 23, disapprove EPA rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units, H8658 [1DE]

H. Res. 539, consideration of S.J. Res. 24, disapprove EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units, H8658 [1DE]

H. Res. 542, consideration of H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act and conference report on S. 1177, Every Student Succeeds Act, H8875 [2DE]

H.R. 3, Keystone XL Pipeline Act, H168 [9JA]

H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act, H8894–H8919 [2DE]

H.R. 161, Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act, H453 [21JA]

H.R. 351, LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act, H645 [28JA]

H.R. 538, Native American Energy Act, H6916 [8OC]

H.R. 874, American Super Computing Leadership Act, H3361 [19MY]

H.R. 1073, Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIPA) Act, H8171 [16NO]

H.R. 1734, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act, H5365–H5370 [22JY]

H.R. 1937, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act, H7113 [22OC]

H.R. 2997, Private Investment in Housing Act, H5135 [14JY]

S. 1, Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act, S637–S641 [29JA], H947–H950 [11FE]

S. 196, Garden Valley Withdrawal Act, S285 [20JA]

S. 535, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act, S2082–S2085 [26MR], H2324–H2326 [21AP]

S. 691, Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act, S1387 [10MR]

S. 822, Geothermal Production Expansion Act, S1668 [19MR]

S. 1057, Geothermal Energy Opportunities (GEO) Act, S2354–S2356 [22AP]

S. 1058, Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Act, S2356 [22AP]

S. 1103, FERC hydroelectric project involving Clark Canyon Dam construction commencement deadline reinstatement and extension, S2433 [27AP]

S. 1104, FERC hydroelectric project involving Gibson Dam construction commencement deadline reinstatement and extension, S2434 [27AP]

S. 1232, Smart Grid Act, S2690 [6MY]

S. 1233, PURPA’s Legislative Upgrade to State Authority (PURPA PLUS) Act, S2692 [6MY]

S. 1294, Bioenergy Act, S2796 [12MY]

S. 1763, Petroleum Coke Transparency and Public Health Protection Act, S5063 [14JY]

S. 1825, Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act, S5456 [22JY]

S. 1891, Coal Royalty Fairness Act, S6140 [29JY]

S. 2117, prevent certain discriminatory taxation of natural gas pipeline property, S7103 [1OC]

S. 2152, Electrify Africa Act, S8863–S8865 [18DE]

S. Con. Res. 1, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, S66 [7JA]

S. Res. 199, National Strategic Agenda establishment with goals of job creation, balanced budget, securing Medicare and Social Security, and energy security, S4109 [11JN]

S. Res. 217, National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, S4844 [8JY]

S.J. Res. 23, disapprove EPA rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units, S7492 [26OC], S8012 [17NO], H8822 [1DE]

S.J. Res. 24, disapprove EPA rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units, S8012 [17NO], H8829 [1DE]