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House to take up Republican energy package next week |
Republicans are putting forward the bill as their top legislative priority at the start of the new Congress. |
The Lower Energy Costs Act, also known as H.R. 1, seeks to speed up the approval process for energy projects and also has specific provisions aimed at bolstering oil, gas and mining. The legislation is not expected to ultimately become law, as it is unlikely to be taken up by the Democratic-controlled Senate or signed by President Biden. It has also faced some skepticism even among House Republicans, particularly from the Florida delegation, over an absence of provisions aimed at restricting offshore energy projects off the coast of the Sunshine State. Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) told reporters during a recent Republican retreat in Orlando that "there's already language in the bill" that addresses the offshore drilling issue. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) told E&E News this week that he needed "more assurance" that his amendment to ban drilling off Florida's coast would be taken up. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) told The Hill on Thursday that while lawmakers made "a lot of progress" on the offshore drilling issue, he still has concerns about offshore wind. Read more about the bill in a report at TheHill.com. |
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, we're Rachel Frazin and Zack Budryk — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. |
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How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: |
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President Biden said on Friday that he had the "strong inclination" not to approve of the Willow Project — a major oil project in Alaska — but did so out of concern for the legal ramifications. |
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| After months of wintry weather relieved much of California from its driest three years on record, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issued an executive order on Friday to modify — but not remove entirely — the state's emergency drought proclamation. |
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has extended its timeline for a decision on a proposed Great Lakes oil pipeline tunnel opposed by Native groups and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D). |
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Branch out with a different read from The Hill: |
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) tweeted Friday that a "severe" geomagnetic storm, which is a disturbance in Earth's magnetic field, began just after midnight, giving many Americans the opportunity to see multi-colored auroras if they were close enough and weather conditions permitted. |
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A MESSAGE FROM CANADIAN ENERGY CENTRE |
Global events are shining a light on the importance of energy security for the United States. Canada's oil is trusted oil. It should be the preferred energy supplier to the US. Canada is recognized as an indisputable leader in environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. So, if not Canada, who are you entrusting your country's energy security to? Find out more about why Canada is the solution. |
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News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: |
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Why climate 'doomers' are replacing climate 'deniers' (The Washington Post)
- Why is Texas targeting cheaper renewable energy? (The Dallas Morning News)
- In Montana, It's Youth vs. the State in a Landmark Climate Case (The New York Times)
A wolverine has been seen outside of its normal range for the first time in 30 years (NPR)
Faulty Credits Tarnish Billion-Dollar Carbon Offset Seller (Bloomberg)
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Upcoming news themes and events we're watching: |
- Tuesday: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and EPA Administrator Michael Regan are each slated to testify before the House about their budgets. EPA and Ohio state officials are slated to testify in a House hearing about the East Palestine train derailment.
- Wednesday: The leaders of the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and Bureau of Land Management are slated to testify in the House about their agencies' budgets. The House Energy and Commerce Committee will hear from the inspectors general of the EPA, Energy Department and Commerce Department about spending.
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Two key stories on The Hill right now: |
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House Republicans passed an education bill on Friday that emphasizes parental rights in the classroom, leaning into a hot-button, culture war issue that has gained popularity in GOP politics across the country. Read more |
| President Biden on Friday said that the United States does not seek conflict with Iran, while offering his first response about the airstrikes the U.S. conducted in Syria after an Iranian drone hit Americans. Read more |
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You're all caught up. See you next week! |
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