H.R.1 — Lower Energy Costs Act

House Roll Call

H.R.1

Roll 169 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Mar 29, 2023 6:13 PM • Result: Agreed to

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BillH.R.1 — Lower Energy Costs Act
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultAgreed to
TotalsYea 245 / Nay 189 / Present 0 / Not Voting 6
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R224000
D2118906
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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 promoting domestic energy production and streamlining regulatory processes. The bill encompasses various provisions that address energy supply, infrastructure, and environmental regulations.

Key components of H.R. 1 include:

  1. Energy Production: The bill seeks to enhance domestic energy production by expediting the permitting process for oil and gas drilling on federal lands and waters. It mandates that the Department of the Interior conduct lease sales for oil and gas exploration and production, thereby increasing the availability of fossil fuels.

  2. Renewable Energy: H.R. 1 also emphasizes the development of renewable energy sources. It proposes to simplify the permitting process for renewable energy projects, such as wind and solar, on federal lands, aiming to accelerate their deployment.

  3. Regulatory Reform: The legislation includes provisions to reform the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to reduce the time and complexity of environmental reviews for energy projects. This is intended to facilitate quicker approvals and reduce costs associated with compliance.

  4. Funding and Authorities: The bill authorizes funding for various energy-related programs, including grants and loans for energy infrastructure improvements and research into innovative energy technologies. It also provides for the establishment of a new program to support energy efficiency initiatives.

  5. Agencies Affected: Key federal agencies involved include the Department of Energy, the Department of the Interior, and the Environmental Protection Agency, which will be tasked with implementing the bill’s provisions.

  6. Beneficiaries: The bill primarily benefits energy producers, consumers, and businesses by lowering energy costs and increasing energy availability. It may also impact environmental advocacy groups and local communities concerned about the effects of increased energy production.

The latest action on H.R. 1 involved technical corrections to the bill’s text, indicating ongoing legislative refinement. The timeline for implementation will depend on subsequent congressional actions and appropriations.

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Yea (245)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • Aye

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • 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

B
Brad Finstad

MN • 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

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • Aye

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Aye

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • Aye

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Aye

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • Aye

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Aye

A
Aumua Amata Radewagen

AS • R • Aye

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Aye

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Aye

G
George Santos

NY • R • Aye

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Aye

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (189)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

A
André Carson

IN • D • No

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • No

D
David Cicilline

RI • D • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • No

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • No

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • No

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • No

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • No

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • No

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • No

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • No

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • 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

E
Emilia Sykes

OH • D • No

D
David Trone

MD • D • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

Not Voting (6)

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • Not Voting