Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1460
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Energy and Natural Resources Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 28, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jun 28, 2017
Latest Action
Sep 19, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1460
Congress
115
Policy Area
Energy
Energy
Primary focus of measure is all sources and supplies of energy, including alternative energy sources, oil and gas, coal, nuclear power; efficiency and conservation; costs, prices, and revenues; electric power transmission; public utility matters.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Alaska
Democrat
Washington
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (1)
Actions (4)
09/19/2017
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-485.
06/29/2017
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 162.
06/28/2017
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
06/28/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:09 PM