S1707-118

Introduced

To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to reinstate the ban on the export of crude oil and natural gas produced in the United States, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced May 18, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to reinstate the ban on the export of crude oil and natural gas produced in the United States, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers. The main policy domain is Energy, Transportation, Trade.

Who Benefits and How

energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section S1: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Block All New Fossil Fuel Exports Act or the BAN Fossil Fuel Exports Act.
  • Section id7D0B5A4B7A5449DD8CCA3CCA811622F8: 2. Domestic use of energy supplies and related materials and equipment The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.) is amended by inserting...
  • Section id29AA0764516B491691F3ABD0342DA7A9: 102. Domestic use of energy supplies and related materials and equipment The President, by rule, under such terms and conditions as the President determines to...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to reinstate the ban on the export of crude oil and natural gas produced in the United States, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers.

Key Policy Areas

Energy, Transportation, Trade

Primary Purpose

This bill, To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to reinstate the ban on the export of crude oil and natural gas produced in the United States, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers.

Policy Domains

Energy Transportation Trade

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers
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Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
May 18, 2023

Mr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Sanders, Ms. Warren, …

Impact analysis is available but no clear stakeholder effects identified. View clause-level analysis →

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Energy Transportation Trade
Actor Mappings
"secretary_of_commerce"
→ Secretary of Commerce

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