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Energy Efficiency Reform Act of 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
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To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
By Senator Cotton from Select Committee on Intelligence filed written report. Report No. 119-133. Additional and Minority views filed.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Department of Energy Nuclear Transparency Act
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Energy Emergency Leadership Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1181, H.R. 9022, H.R. 8595 and H.R. 9237. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
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Advancing Commonsense Policies Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
- H.R. 4626 (119th) Feb 25, 2026
Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- H.R. 6938 (119th) Jan 23, 2026
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-74.
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 339.
- H.R. 5371 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-37.
- S. 2296 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Held at the desk.
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
- H.R. 3838 (119th) Sep 30, 2025
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Received in the Senate.
- H.R. 3015 (119th) Sep 19, 2025
National Coal Council Reestablishment Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- H.R. 3062 (119th) Sep 19, 2025
Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- H.R. 4553 (119th) Sep 10, 2025
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.
- H.R. 1 (119th) Jul 4, 2025
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Became Public Law No: 119-21.
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International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 98.
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International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Science, Space, and Technology, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- H.J.Res. 20 (119th) May 9, 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
Became Public Law No: 119-6.
- H.J.Res. 24 (119th) May 9, 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".
Became Public Law No: 119-7.
- H.J.Res. 42 (119th) May 9, 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".
Became Public Law No: 119-8.
- H.J.Res. 75 (119th) May 9, 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".
Became Public Law No: 119-9.
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- H.R. 1326 (119th) Mar 25, 2025
DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 1968 (119th) Mar 15, 2025
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-4.
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Responsible Legislating Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- H.R. 788 (119th) Feb 26, 2025
DOE and SBA Research Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.
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LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- H.R. 5009 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-159.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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International Nuclear Energy Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Responsible Legislating Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- H.R. 7673 (118th) Dec 11, 2024
Liberty in Laundry Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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To amend chapters 4, 10, and 131 of title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep those chapters current and to correct related technical errors.
Received in the Senate.
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LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Department of Energy AI Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 631.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 469.
- H.R. 8997 (118th) Jul 23, 2024
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 8997 would be postponed.
- H.R. 7637 (118th) Jul 10, 2024
Refrigerator Freedom Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- H.R. 7700 (118th) Jul 10, 2024
Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- H.R. 8070 (118th) Jul 8, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Received in the Senate.
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 433.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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ADVANCE Act of 2023
By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 118-182.
- H.R. 6192 (118th) May 8, 2024
Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- H.R. 815 (118th) Apr 24, 2024
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-50.
- H.R. 8035 (118th) Apr 23, 2024
Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1160, H.R. 8035 is laid on the table.
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Affordable Air Conditioning Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 374.
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Clothes Dryer Reliability Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 376.
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Protecting America’s Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 356.
- H.R. 4366 (118th) Mar 9, 2024
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-42.
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Energy Emergency Leadership Act
Received in the Senate.
- H.Res. 1061 (118th) Mar 6, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 7463 (118th) Mar 1, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-40.
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DOE and SBA Research Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- H.R. 2872 (118th) Jan 19, 2024
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-35.
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DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
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Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
- H.R. 4394 (118th) Nov 1, 2023
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 233.
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to the "Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Consumer Water Heaters and Residential-Duty Commercial Water Heaters".
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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Nuclear Forensics Authority Realignment Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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Climate Solutions Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
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To designate the Department of Energy Integrated Engineering Research Center Federal Building located at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois, as the "Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center".
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 32.
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Lead by Example Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 145.
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Lead by Example Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Natural GAS Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
- H.R. 1640 (118th) Jun 15, 2023
Save Our Gas Stoves Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing a proposed rule related to consumer conventional cooking products, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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Manufactured Housing Affordability and Energy Efficiency Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
- H.R. 2811 (118th) May 4, 2023
Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
Committee on the Budget. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-76.
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Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Natural GAS Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 16.
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International Nuclear Energy Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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A bill to designate the Department of Energy Integrated Engineering Research Center Federal Building located at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois, as the "Helen Edwards Engineering Research Center".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S231)
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Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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