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Federal Policy

Energy Policy

Federal energy policy covers oil and gas leasing on federal lands, the electric grid, nuclear power, renewable energy incentives, and energy-efficiency standards. Major shifts happen through the tax code (production credits) and through the Department of Energy and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Committees with jurisdiction

  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce
  • House Committee on Natural Resources
  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
  • Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
  • Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs

Members who specialize in this area

Leadership

Committee members

166 more members on jurisdictional committees not shown.

Recent bills in this area

  • HR. 9337 — Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act

    Sponsor:
    Cliff Bentz · Republican · OR
    Latest action:
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  • S. 4795 — FREEDOM Act

    Sponsor:
    Tom Cotton · Republican · AR
    Latest action:
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  • S. 4765 — Let America Build Act of 2026

    Sponsor:
    John Barrasso · Republican · WY
    Latest action:
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S2759-2766)

  • S. 3518 — FLOWS Act

    Latest action:
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  • HR. 7882 — To provide for the leasing of certain deposits of minerals located within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico.

    Sponsor:
    Pete Stauber · Republican · MN
    Latest action:
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  • HR. 3872 — MERICA Act of 2025

    Sponsor:
    Pat Fallon · Republican · TX
    Latest action:
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  • HR. 1501 — Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025

    Latest action:
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 601.

  • HR. 5631 — Geothermal Energy Advancement Act

    Sponsor:
    Jeff Hurd · Republican · CO
    Latest action:
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Frequently asked

Which committee handles energy policy?

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee oversees DOE and federal energy production. The House Energy and Commerce Committee has parallel jurisdiction and also covers utility regulation. Tax incentives for renewables sit with Finance and Ways and Means.