H.R.1 — Lower Energy Costs Act

House Roll Call

H.R.1

Roll 170 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Mar 29, 2023 6:17 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 268 / Nay 163 / Present 0 / Not Voting 9
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R220103
D4816206
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

The Lower Energy Costs Act (HR 1) aims to reduce energy costs for consumers and businesses by promoting domestic energy production and streamlining regulatory processes. The bill encompasses various provisions that target energy supply, affordability, and environmental regulations.

Key components of HR 1 include:

  1. Energy Production and Infrastructure: The bill seeks to expedite the permitting process for energy projects, including oil, natural gas, and renewable energy sources. It mandates that federal agencies prioritize the approval of energy infrastructure projects to enhance domestic energy production.

  2. Regulatory Reforms: HR 1 proposes to roll back certain environmental regulations that are perceived as barriers to energy development. This includes modifications to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to shorten review timelines for energy projects.

  3. Funding and Authorities: The legislation authorizes funding for various energy-related initiatives, including research and development for clean energy technologies. It also allocates resources to support the modernization of energy infrastructure and to enhance grid reliability.

  4. Programs and Agencies Affected: The bill impacts several federal agencies, including the Department of Energy (DOE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). These agencies will be tasked with implementing the new regulatory frameworks and overseeing the expedited permitting processes.

  5. Beneficiaries: The primary beneficiaries of HR 1 include energy producers, consumers facing high energy costs, and industries reliant on affordable energy. Additionally, the bill aims to enhance energy security and independence for the United States.

  6. Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 1 has undergone various amendments and discussions in Congress. The latest action allows for technical corrections, indicating ongoing legislative refinement. The timeline for final passage and implementation remains contingent on further congressional deliberation.

Overall, HR 1 represents a significant legislative effort to reshape U.S. energy policy with a focus on cost reduction and increased domestic production.

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Yea (268)

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

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • 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
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • Aye

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Aye

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • Aye

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • 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
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • 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

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • 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

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • 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

G
George Santos

NY • R • Aye

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • Aye

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • Aye

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • 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

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • Aye

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (163)

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • 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

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
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • No

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • No

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • 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

J
John Sarbanes

MD • 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

Not Voting (9)

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • Not Voting

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • Not Voting