House Roll Call

H.R.1

Roll 173 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Mar 29, 2023 6:31 PM • Result: Failed

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BillH.R.1 — Lower Energy Costs Act
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultFailed
TotalsYea 96 / Nay 336 / Present 0 / Not Voting 8
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R9312902
D320706
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) aims to reduce energy costs for consumers and businesses by streamlining energy production and regulatory processes. The bill focuses on increasing domestic energy production, enhancing energy infrastructure, and promoting energy efficiency.

Key provisions of H.R. 1 include:

  1. Energy Production: The bill mandates the expedited approval of energy projects, particularly for oil, natural gas, and renewable energy sources, by revising the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to shorten review timelines. It also encourages the development of critical mineral resources essential for energy technologies.

  2. Regulatory Reforms: H.R. 1 seeks to eliminate certain regulatory barriers that hinder energy production and infrastructure development. This includes limiting the authority of federal agencies to impose restrictions on energy projects and ensuring that states have a more significant role in energy regulation.

  3. Funding and Authorities: The bill authorizes funding for various energy-related initiatives, including infrastructure improvements and research into energy-efficient technologies. It also allocates resources to support the development of a more resilient energy grid.

  4. Programs and Agencies Affected: The legislation impacts several federal agencies, including the Department of Energy (DOE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), by altering their regulatory frameworks and operational authorities.

  5. Beneficiaries: The primary beneficiaries of H.R. 1 include energy producers, consumers facing high energy costs, and industries reliant on affordable energy. The bill also aims to create jobs in the energy sector through increased production and infrastructure investment.

  6. Key Timelines: Following its introduction, the bill has undergone various legislative processes, including committee reviews and amendments. The latest action authorized technical corrections to the bill, indicating ongoing legislative refinement.

Overall, the Lower Energy Costs Act represents a significant legislative effort to enhance U.S. energy independence and affordability while reshaping regulatory landscapes.

Yea (96)

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • Aye

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Aye

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • Aye

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Aye

B
Bill Posey

FL • 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

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

Nay (336)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • No

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • No

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • No

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • No

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • No

D
David Cicilline

RI • D • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • No

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

J
John Duarte

CA • R • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • No

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • No

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • No

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • No

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • No

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • No

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • No

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • 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

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • No

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • No

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • No

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • No

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • No

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • No

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • No

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • No

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • No

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • 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

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • No

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • No

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • No

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • No

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • No

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • No

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • No

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • 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

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • No

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • No

Not Voting (8)

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Not Voting

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • Not Voting