H.R.1 — Lower Energy Costs Act
House Roll Call
H.R.1
| Bill | H.R.1 — Lower Energy Costs Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Agreeing to the Amendment |
| Vote type | Recorded Vote |
| Result | Agreed to |
| Totals | Yea 407 / Nay 26 / Present 0 / Not Voting 7 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 223 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 184 | 26 | 0 | 6 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Bill Analysis
The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) aims to reduce energy prices and enhance energy production across the United States by implementing a series of regulatory reforms and policy changes. The bill primarily targets the energy sector, focusing on fossil fuels, renewable energy, and energy efficiency initiatives.
Key provisions of H.R. 1 include streamlining the permitting process for energy infrastructure projects, such as pipelines and power plants, to expedite development and reduce costs. The bill seeks to eliminate certain regulatory barriers that have historically delayed energy projects, thereby promoting domestic energy production and job creation. It also proposes reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to facilitate faster approvals for energy-related projects.
Funding mechanisms within the bill are designed to support both traditional and renewable energy sources. H.R. 1 allocates resources for research and development in energy technologies, including carbon capture and storage, to enhance energy efficiency and lower emissions. The bill also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced energy portfolio, encouraging investment in both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.
Agencies affected by H.R. 1 include the Department of Energy (DOE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which will see changes in their regulatory frameworks and operational mandates.
Beneficiaries of the bill include energy producers, consumers facing high energy costs, and workers in the energy sector, particularly in regions reliant on fossil fuel production. The bill aims to lower energy prices for consumers while promoting energy independence.
Key timelines include the ongoing legislative process, with the bill having passed initial committee reviews. As of the latest action, technical corrections are being made to the bill’s text, indicating progress toward finalization and potential implementation. Further actions will determine the bill’s fate in the broader legislative context.
Yea (407)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
J
Jenniffer González-Colón
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Bill Johnson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
G
Gregorio Sablan
G
George Santos
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
E
Eric Swalwell
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (26)
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
R
Rashida Tlaib
