The Congressional Record is a unique source of public documentation. It started in 1873, documenting nearly all the major and minor policies being discussed and debated.
“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the Senate section on pages S6858 on Dec. 4, 2019.
The Department oversees energy policies and is involved in how the US handles nuclear programs. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department's misguided energy regulations have caused large losses to consumers for decades.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS
The following bills and joint resolutions were introduced, read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and referred as indicated:
By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. Warner):
S. 2972. A bill to restrict the export, reexport, and in-country transfers of certain items that provide a critical capability to the Government of the People's Republic of China to suppress individual privacy, freedom, and other basic human rights; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
By Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina (for himself and Mrs.
Blackburn):
S. 2973. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to harmonize the definition of employee with the common law; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
By Mr. PETERS (for himself and Mr. Romney):
S. 2974. A bill to require the Postmaster General to establish a comprehensive organizational strategy to combat the use of the mail in the distribution of illicit drugs; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
By Mr. BENNET (for himself, Mr. Daines, and Mr.
Tester):
S. 2975. A bill to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in western waters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
By Mr. CASSIDY (for himself, Ms. Sinema, Mr. Daines,
Mrs. Capito, and Mr. Manchin):
S. 2976. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an election to advance future child tax credits in the year of birth or adoption; to the Committee on Finance.
By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself and Mr. Rubio):
S. 2977. A bill to extend the termination of sanctions with respect to Venezuela under the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
By Ms. CORTEZ MASTO (for herself and Mr. Crapo):
S. 2978. A bill to ensure consideration of water intensity in the Department of Energy's energy research, development, and demonstration programs to help guarantee efficient, reliable, and sustainable delivery of energy and clean water resources; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
By Mr. WICKER:
S. 2979. A bill to improve drug testing for transportation-related activities; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
By Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself, Mr. Durbin, Mr.
Merkley, Mr. Blumenthal, and Mr. Markey):
S. 2980. A bill to require the promulgation of certain standards for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
By Mr. SULLIVAN (for himself and Mr. Schatz):
S. 2981. A bill to reauthorize and amend the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
____________________
