H.R.1 — Lower Energy Costs Act

House Roll Call

H.R.1

Roll 168 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Mar 29, 2023 6:07 PM • Result: Agreed to

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BillH.R.1 — Lower Energy Costs Act
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultAgreed to
TotalsYea 228 / Nay 206 / Present 0 / Not Voting 6
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R221300
D720306
I0000

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Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: H.R. 1 - Lower Energy Costs Act (118th Congress)

The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) aims to reduce energy prices for consumers and businesses while promoting domestic energy production. The bill encompasses a range of provisions designed to streamline energy development processes, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce regulatory burdens on energy producers.

Key Provisions:

  1. Regulatory Reforms: H.R. 1 seeks to expedite the permitting process for energy projects, particularly for oil, natural gas, and renewable energy sources. It mandates that federal agencies prioritize and expedite applications for energy development on federal lands and waters.

  2. Energy Efficiency Programs: The legislation includes measures to promote energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings. It supports the expansion of tax incentives for energy-efficient upgrades and the adoption of advanced energy technologies.

  3. Fossil Fuel Production: The bill encourages increased fossil fuel production by requiring the federal government to conduct lease sales for oil and gas exploration in designated areas. It also aims to reduce restrictions on energy production on federal lands.

  4. Renewable Energy: While primarily focused on fossil fuels, the bill also includes provisions to support the development of renewable energy projects, ensuring a diverse energy portfolio.

Funding and Authorities: The act does not specify new funding sources but modifies existing programs under the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to facilitate its objectives. It also directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to consider the economic impacts of regulations on energy costs.

Beneficiaries and Regulatory Impact: The bill is designed to benefit consumers through lower energy costs and increased energy security. It impacts energy producers, including those in fossil fuel and renewable sectors, by altering regulatory frameworks that govern energy production.

Key Timelines: Following its introduction, the bill is subject to debate and amendments in Congress. The latest action indicates ongoing technical corrections, suggesting that further refinements may occur before final passage.

In summary, H.R. 1 represents a comprehensive approach to lowering energy costs through regulatory reform and increased domestic energy production, with implications for a wide range of stakeholders in the energy sector.

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Yea (228)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • Aye

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • Aye

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • Aye

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • Aye

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • Aye

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • Aye

J
John Duarte

CA • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • Aye

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Aye

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Aye

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Aye

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Aye

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Aye

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Aye

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • Aye

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • Aye

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • Aye

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • Aye

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Aye

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • Aye

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Aye

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Aye

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Aye

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • Aye

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Aye

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Aye

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • Aye

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • Aye

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • Aye

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Aye

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (206)

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • No

D
David Cicilline

RI • D • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • No

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • No

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • No

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • No

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • No

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • No

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • No

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • No

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • No

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • No

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • No

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • No

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • No

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • No

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • No

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • No

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • No

G
George Santos

NY • R • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • No

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • No

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • No

D
David Trone

MD • D • No

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • No

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • No

Not Voting (6)

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • Not Voting