Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act of 2026
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates energy infrastructure under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C, creates certification In this paragraph: The term certification application means a request from an applicant for a certification described in subparagraph (B), and requires nuclear energy licensing Section 103 c. It relies on reporting requirements, definition changes, compliance mandates, and exemptions. The main policy areas are Energy, Tribal Affairs, Environment, and Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates energy infrastructure under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
- Creates certification In this paragraph: The term certification application means a request from an applicant for a certification described in subparagraph (B).
- Requires nuclear energy licensing Section 103 c.
- Requires judicial review under NEPA Title I of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 is amended— by redesignating section 112 (42 U.S.C.
- Requires judicial review If a court holds, under section 706(2)(A) of title 5, United States Code, that a final agency action does not comply with the requirements of this Act, the only remedy the court may order...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates energy infrastructure under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C, creates certification In this paragraph: The term certification application means a request from an applicant for a certification described in subparagraph (B), and requires nuclear energy licensing Section 103 c.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Tribal Affairs, Environment, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
The bill creates energy infrastructure under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Section 401 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C, creates certification In this paragraph: The term certification application means a request from an applicant for a certification described in subparagraph (B), and requires nuclear energy licensing Section 103 c.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
- Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and …
Introduced in Senate
Mr. McCormick introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
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