United States Bills
Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act
Designates the Finger Lakes National Heritage Area, names a coordinating entity, requires a management plan within 3 years, and limits federal assistance to 15 years.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Advancing GETs Act
Creates a shared-savings incentive for grid-enhancing technologies, requires congestion reporting, and directs DOE to publish a guide and clearinghouse.
Status
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-366.
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Save Our Sequoias Act
Directs agencies to protect, restore, and reforest giant sequoia groves; creates coalition, strike teams, grants, and a dedicated fund.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Ruby Mountains Protection Act
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
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Buffalo Tract Protection Act
Withdraws ~4,288 acres of BLM land near Placitas, NM from mineral development; allows surface conveyance with mineral reservation.
Status
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
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Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
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University of Utah Research Park Act
Confirms university use of about 593.54 acres for a research park and related purposes, including student housing and a transit hub.
Status
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 337.
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Reauthorize Volcano Early Warning System
Extends authorization dates and updates agency names for the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System.
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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REFINER Act Report Requirement
Requires a 90-day National Petroleum Council report on U.S. petrochemical refineries' role, capacity, risks, regulatory effects, and recommendations; report must be public.
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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LIT Act of 2025
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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RESERVE Federal Land Act
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Nulhegan and Paul Stream Study Act
Directs a federal study of two Vermont rivers for possible Wild and Scenic designation and requires a report within three years after funding.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Disapproval of DOE Appliance Rule
Cancels a Department of Energy rule on appliance certification, labeling, and enforcement for certain consumer and commercial equipment.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Chesapeake National Recreation Area
Creates a Chesapeake Bay National Recreation Area to protect resources and improve public access in Maryland and Virginia.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Chaco Cultural Heritage Protection
Withdraws mapped lands around Chaco from new mining and leasing; allows tribal conveyance and ends certain inactive oil and gas leases.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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West Coast Ocean Protection Act
Permanently bans new offshore oil and gas leasing off the Pacific outer continental shelf planning areas for California, Oregon, and Washington.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2566)
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Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2025
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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New England Coastal Protection Act
Prohibits new offshore oil and gas leases in specified northeastern coastal waters.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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North American Energy Act
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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COAST Anti-Drilling Act
Permanently bans oil and gas leasing in four Atlantic and Florida offshore planning areas.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Weatherization Assistance Improvements Act
Creates a fund for repairs so low-income homes can be weatherized; raises per-home funding limits and adds flexibility.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2477-2478)
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Redesignate Hulls Cove Visitor Center
Rename the Hulls Cove Visitor Center to the George J. Mitchell Visitor Center and update official references.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Aquifer Recharge Conveyance Amendment
Permits use of existing rights-of-way for aquifer recharge with 30-day notice, exempts non-profit uses from extra rent, and waives certain environmental compliance obligations.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act
Allows Pines Foundation to create an AIDS memorial inside Fire Island National Seashore with Interior Department approval; federal funds disallowed.
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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