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HR 715 117th Congress House Energy Congressional oversight General energy matters Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents Public participation and lobbying

To promote accountability and transparency in future executive orders.

Introduced: February 2, 2021 Introduced by: Mann, Tracey Republican · Kansas See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Feb 3, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Feb 2, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill requires the President to notify Congress and the public of executive orders relating to energy policy before issuing such orders.

What's happening now February 3, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 2
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Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Mar 10, 2021
LaTurner, Jake
· Feb 5, 2021
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Webster, Daniel
Florida · Feb 5, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 715: To promote accountability and transparency in future executive orders.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-715/
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