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H.R.1 — Lower Energy Costs Act

House Roll Call

H.R.1

Roll 179 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Mar 30, 2023 11:22 AM • 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 244 / Nay 189 / Present 0 / Not Voting 7
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R215801
D2918106
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: HR 1 - Lower Energy Costs Act

The Lower Energy Costs Act (HR 1) aims to reduce energy costs for consumers and businesses by streamlining energy production and regulatory processes. The bill focuses on increasing domestic energy production, enhancing energy infrastructure, and reducing regulatory burdens associated with energy projects.

Key Provisions:

  1. Energy Production and Infrastructure: The legislation promotes the development of oil, gas, and renewable energy resources by expediting the permitting process for energy projects. It mandates that federal agencies prioritize energy production and limits the ability of states to impose additional regulations that could delay projects.

  2. Regulatory Reforms: HR 1 seeks to reform the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to shorten the review timelines for energy projects, aiming for a maximum of two years for environmental assessments and five years for environmental impact statements.

  3. Funding and Authorities: The bill authorizes funding for various energy-related initiatives, including infrastructure improvements and research into advanced energy technologies. It also reallocates existing funds to support the expedited permitting process.

  4. Agencies Affected: Key federal agencies impacted by this legislation include the Department of Energy (DOE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). These agencies will be required to implement the new regulations and expedite project approvals.

Beneficiaries: The primary beneficiaries of the Lower Energy Costs Act include energy producers, consumers facing high energy prices, and businesses reliant on stable energy supplies. The bill also aims to enhance energy security and reduce dependence on foreign energy sources.

Key Timelines: Following its introduction, the bill underwent technical corrections and is currently in the legislative process. If passed, the provisions for expedited permitting and regulatory reforms are expected to be implemented within a year, with ongoing assessments of their impact on energy costs and production.

Overall, HR 1 seeks to create a more favorable environment for energy production in the U.S., with the intent of lowering costs for consumers and businesses alike.

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Yea (244)

D
Dan Bishop

NC • 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

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • Aye

J
John Duarte

CA • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • Aye

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Aye

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Aye

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Aye

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Aye

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Aye

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • Aye

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • Aye

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • 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

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Aye

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • 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

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • 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

B
Bob Good

VA • R • No

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • No

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • No

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • No

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • 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

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • No

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • No

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • No

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • No

D
David Trone

MD • D • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

Not Voting (7)

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • Not Voting