H.R.1 — Lower Energy Costs Act

House Roll Call

H.R.1

Roll 178 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Mar 30, 2023 11:17 AM • Result: Failed

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BillH.R.1 — Lower Energy Costs Act
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultFailed
TotalsYea 201 / Nay 230 / Present 0 / Not Voting 9
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R2012201
D020808
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: H.R. 1 - Lower Energy Costs Act

The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) aims to reduce energy costs for American consumers and businesses by promoting domestic energy production and streamlining regulatory processes. The bill addresses various aspects of energy policy, including fossil fuels, renewable energy, and energy efficiency.

Key Provisions:

  1. Energy Production: The legislation facilitates increased production of oil and gas by expediting permitting processes for energy projects on federal lands and waters. It mandates the Department of the Interior to conduct lease sales for oil and gas exploration and development, thereby enhancing domestic energy supply.

  2. Regulatory Reforms: H.R. 1 seeks to reduce regulatory burdens by revising the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to shorten the review timelines for energy projects. This includes establishing a one-year deadline for environmental reviews and limiting the scope of analyses required for certain projects.

  3. Renewable Energy and Infrastructure: The bill promotes investment in renewable energy sources by providing incentives for solar, wind, and other clean energy technologies. It also supports the development of energy infrastructure, such as pipelines and transmission lines, to facilitate the distribution of energy resources.

  4. Energy Efficiency Programs: H.R. 1 allocates funding for energy efficiency programs aimed at reducing energy consumption in residential and commercial buildings, thus lowering costs for consumers.

Funding and Authorities: The bill authorizes appropriations for various energy programs, although specific funding levels are not detailed in the summary. It grants agencies such as the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency additional authority to implement the provisions effectively.

Beneficiaries and Regulation: The primary beneficiaries of H.R. 1 include consumers, businesses, and energy producers who will experience reduced costs and improved access to energy resources. The bill also imposes regulatory frameworks on energy companies to ensure compliance with expedited processes.

Key Timelines: The latest action on H.R. 1 involved technical corrections to the engrossment, indicating ongoing legislative processes. The timeline for implementation of specific provisions will depend on subsequent regulatory actions and appropriations.

Overall, H.R. 1 represents a comprehensive approach to lowering energy costs through increased production, regulatory reform, and investment in energy efficiency.

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Yea (201)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

K
Ken Buck

CO • 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

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

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

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • 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

G
George Santos

NY • R • Aye

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • Aye

P
Pete Sessions

TX • 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 (230)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • 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

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

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • 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

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

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
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • 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

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 (9)

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • Not Voting

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • Not Voting