H.R.1 — Lower Energy Costs Act

House Roll Call

H.R.1

Roll 176 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Mar 30, 2023 11:10 AM • Result: Failed

← Back to roll call list • View bill page • Clerk record • API source

BillH.R.1 — Lower Energy Costs Act
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultFailed
TotalsYea 205 / Nay 228 / Present 0 / Not Voting 7
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R022400
D205407
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: HR 1 - Lower Energy Costs Act (118th Congress)

The Lower Energy Costs Act (HR 1) aims to reduce energy prices for consumers and businesses by increasing domestic energy production, streamlining regulatory processes, and promoting energy independence. The bill encompasses a series of provisions designed to enhance energy infrastructure, support fossil fuel production, and accelerate the development of renewable energy resources.

Key Provisions:

  1. Regulatory Reforms: HR 1 seeks to expedite the permitting process for energy projects, including oil, gas, and renewable energy facilities. It mandates that federal agencies prioritize energy infrastructure projects and limits the duration of environmental reviews.

  2. Fossil Fuel Production: The legislation encourages increased domestic production of oil and natural gas by requiring the Department of the Interior to conduct lease sales for oil and gas exploration on federal lands and waters. It also seeks to reduce restrictions on drilling and production activities.

  3. Energy Infrastructure: The bill allocates funding for the modernization of energy infrastructure, including pipelines and transmission lines, to improve efficiency and reliability. It aims to enhance the capacity for transporting both fossil fuels and renewable energy.

  4. Support for Renewable Energy: While the focus is on fossil fuels, HR 1 also includes provisions to support the development of renewable energy technologies, such as solar and wind, through grants and tax incentives.

Funding and Authorities: The bill authorizes appropriations for various energy programs and initiatives, although specific funding levels are not detailed in the summary. It grants agencies like the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency expanded authority to implement the proposed regulatory changes.

Beneficiaries: The primary beneficiaries include energy producers, consumers facing high energy costs, and industries reliant on stable energy prices. Additionally, the bill aims to create jobs in the energy sector through increased production and infrastructure development.

Key Timelines: The bill has undergone technical corrections and is currently in the legislative process. Further actions and timelines for implementation will depend on subsequent congressional approvals and appropriations.

View bill source • Clerk record • API record

Yea (205)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • Aye

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • Aye

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • Aye

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • Aye

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • Aye

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • Aye

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • Aye

D
David Cicilline

RI • D • Aye

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • Aye

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • Aye

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • Aye

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • Aye

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • Aye

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • Aye

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • Aye

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • Aye

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • Aye

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • Aye

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • Aye

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • Aye

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • Aye

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • Aye

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • Aye

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • Aye

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • Aye

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • Aye

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Aye

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • Aye

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • Aye

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • Aye

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • Aye

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • Aye

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • Aye

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • Aye

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • Aye

D
David Trone

MD • D • Aye

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • Aye

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • Aye

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • Aye

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Aye

Nay (228)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • No

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • No

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • No

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • No

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • No

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • No

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • No

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • No

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • No

J
John Duarte

CA • R • No

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • No

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • No

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • No

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • No

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • No

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • No

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • No

B
Bob Good

VA • R • No

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • No

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • No

M
Mark Green

TN • R • No

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • No

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • No

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • No

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • No

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • No

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • No

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • No

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • No

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • No

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • No

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • No

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • No

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • No

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • No

G
George Santos

NY • R • No

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • No

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • No

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • No

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • No

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • No

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • No

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • No

Not Voting (7)

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • Not Voting

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • Not Voting