Legislative Activity

The Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act establishes a voluntary program for food manufacturers to display standardized climate impact labels on their products. Administered by the EPA, these labels provide consumers with transparent, verified data regarding the greenhouse gas emissions associated with a food product's lifecycle. The bill also creates a public database and consumer education initiatives to help shoppers make informed, environmentally conscious purchasing decisions.

The Methane Emissions Mitigation Research and Development Act establishes comprehensive federal programs to advance the detection, quantification, and reduction of methane emissions. By fostering collaboration between the Department of Energy, NIST, and private industry, the bill supports the development of cutting-edge mitigation technologies and the creation of national testing facilities. These initiatives aim to improve infrastructure safety, protect public health, and provide standardized best practices for managing methane leaks across the energy sector.

The Reinforcing the Grid Against Extreme Weather Act of 2025 directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to mandate and oversee the improvement of electricity transfer capabilities between neighboring transmission regions. By requiring joint regional planning and the establishment of minimum transfer standards, the bill aims to bolster grid reliability and resilience against extreme weather, cyberattacks, and other physical threats.

The REDUCE Act mandates that regional grid operators allow retail electricity aggregators to participate in wholesale power markets by leveraging customer demand flexibility. By overriding state-level barriers, the bill aims to increase grid efficiency and integrate more clean energy. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is directed to finalize rules implementing this requirement within one year of enactment.

The Exported Carbon Emissions Report Act of 2025 requires the EPA to annually collect and publish data comparing domestic fossil fuel emissions with those resulting from U.S. fossil fuel exports. This legislation aims to provide transparency by tracking the environmental impact of U.S.-produced energy throughout its entire lifecycle, both within and outside the country. All findings will be made publicly available to ensure accountability and informed decision-making.

The LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025 mandates that the Secretary of Energy approve natural gas exports only after a rigorous public interest review. This process requires comprehensive climate, economic, and environmental justice assessments to ensure that exports do not negatively impact U.S. consumer prices, global climate goals, or vulnerable communities. Additionally, the bill eliminates previous regulatory exemptions, ensuring all export authorizations undergo full environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act.

The End Oil and Gas Tax Subsidies Act of 2025 seeks to eliminate various tax preferences and accounting benefits currently available to the oil and gas industry. The bill repeals several deductions, credits, and accounting methods—such as percentage depletion and intangible drilling cost deductions—to increase tax revenue from fossil fuel producers. These changes are designed to align the tax treatment of oil and gas activities more closely with other business sectors starting in 2025.