Legislative Activity

This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office". It also mandates that all references to this facility in any federal record will now refer to it by this new name.

The "Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act" aims to strengthen North American energy security by streamlining the approval process for cross-border energy infrastructure projects, such as oil and natural gas pipelines and electric transmission facilities. It mandates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) or the Secretary of Energy to issue a "certificate of crossing" for new facilities within a specified timeframe, while exempting existing facilities and modifications from needing new permits. The Act also removes the requirement for Presidential permits and order to transmit electric energy to Canada and Mexico, and prohibits the President from revoking existing permits without Congressional authorization. Furthermore, it expedites the approval process for natural gas import/export applications with Canada and Mexico.

The "Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act of 2025" eliminates the transferability of clean energy tax credits, except for those related to wind or solar energy. It also phases out the clean electricity production credit for solar and wind energy over four years. Additionally, the bill phases out the clean electricity investment credit for facilities generating electricity from wind or solar energy, also over a four-year period. These changes aim to reduce subsidies for intermittent energy sources.

This bill addresses concerns about the reliability of the U.S. electric grid due to the retirement of traditional power plants without adequate replacements. It points to environmental regulations and federal incentives as factors causing premature plant closures, leading to potential electricity shortages and price increases. The bill supports initiatives promoting domestic energy production to ensure affordable and reliable power.

This bill disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that modifies the classification of major pollution sources under the Clean Air Act. The rule allowed for certain major sources of air pollution to be reclassified as area sources, which have less stringent regulations. This bill effectively reverses that change, maintaining stricter oversight of major pollution sources.

The North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act of 2025 facilitates land exchange between North Dakota and the federal government to consolidate state trust lands, particularly those within Indian reservations. It allows North Dakota to relinquish state land within reservations and select federal land of equal value elsewhere in the state, streamlining land management and potentially benefiting both the state and tribal nations. The Act outlines procedures for land valuation, transfer, and consultation with tribes, while also addressing existing leases, mineral rights, and hazardous materials. This act aims to resolve land management issues and promote more efficient use of resources in North Dakota.

This bill congratulates the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison football team on their victory in the 2024 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision title. It celebrates the team's remarkable achievements, including multiple national championships and an outstanding winning record. The bill also acknowledges the contributions of coaches, staff, university leadership, and fans in supporting the team's success and fostering a culture of excellence at NDSU.