H.R. 6858 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
American Energy Independence from Russia Act
H.R. 6858 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 28, 2022, sponsored by Cathy McMorris Rodgers with 146 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 146
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
American Energy Independence from Russia Act This bill addresses U.S. energy security, the production of oil and gas, and the importation and exportation of oil and gas. Specifically, the President must submit an energy security plan that (1) evaluates U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). Co-sponsors: 146 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2022
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit. (Mar 8, 2022)
Other Energy bills in the 117th Congress
- H.R. 448: Energy Resilient Communities Act
- H.R. 519: Safeguarding Oil and Gas Leasing and Permitting Act of 2021
- H.R. 520: Safeguarding Coal Leasing Act of 2021
- H.R. 543: POWER Act
- H.R. 575: Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act
- H.R. 684: Keystone XL Pipeline Construction and Jobs Preservation Act
- H.R. 859: Protecting American Energy Jobs Act
- H.R. 7285: Unleashing American Energy Act
- H.R. 7293: Energy Permitting Certainty Act
- H.R. 7304: Restore Onshore Energy Production Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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