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S. 1460 115th Congress Senate

Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017

Official title: A bill to provide for the modernization of the energy and natural resources policies of the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 28, 2017 Introduced by: Lisa Murkowski Republican · Alaska See on congress.gov
Energy Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesAir quality
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Sep 19, 2017
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-485.
Jun 29, 2017
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 162.
Jun 28, 2017
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jun 28, 2017
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action September 19, 2017

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-485.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017

This bill amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 with respect to energy efficiency for sectors such as buildings, transportation, schools, and manufacturing.

Energy infrastructure concerns are addressed, including cybersecurity threats, pipeline permitting, and requirements for enhanced electric grid storage and security as well as bulk-power system reliability.

The bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and specified other Acts regarding: (1) hydroelectric power, (2) geothermal energy, (3) marine hydrokinetic renewable energy, (4) thermal energy, (5) oil and gas, (6) helium, (7) specified critical minerals, (8) fossil energy, (9) nuclear energy, (10) 21st century energy workforce development, and (11) recycled carbon fiber and non-recycled mixed plastics.

The bill revises the Department of Energy's loan program for innovative technologies. Additionally, the bill addresses energy and water sustainability; energy innovation, management, markets, and affordability; and repeals the mandates for various specified studies, reports, plans, and programs.

The bill establishes and revises requirements for specified conservation programs and sets forth polices regarding land conveyances, national park system management, and hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting on federal land.

The bill also addresses matters regarding water infrastructure projects, natural hazards systems and programs, and Indian tribal energy development.

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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Jun 28, 2017
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