Bill H.R.6933 titled “Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022” was received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources by the Senate. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Jay Obernolte.
Bill H.R.7569 titled “Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2022” was received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources by the Senate. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Deborah Ross.
Bill S.4679 titled “A bill to amend the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act with respect to the enforcement of certain provisions, and for other purposes” was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources by the Senate. The bill is sponsored by with Maria Cantwell as cosponsor.
Most bills have a hearing where those involved explain why they are for or against the bill. Roughly 8,000 bills are addressed by committees each year but only about 800 make it to the floor of Congress, according to ushistory.org.
A 2019 report from the Brookings Institute argued committees aren’t capable of delving fully into the issues they address and are forced to rely on lobbyists.
| Bill Name | Sponsor | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022 | Rep. Obernolte, Jay | Senate |
| Energy Cybersecurity University Leadership Act of 2022 | Rep. Ross, Deborah K. | Senate |
| A bill to amend the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act with respect to the enforcement of certain provisions, and for other purposes. | Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine | Senate |
