U.S. House advances four energy-related bills

The U.S. House of Representatives approved four bills this week that promote energy-efficiency, education, and conservation.

The Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3361), introduced by Reps. David McKinley (R-WV), Paul Tonko (D-NY), and David Loebsack (D-IA), would reauthorize the hydroelectric production incentives program and the hydroelectric efficiency improvement program.

The Tribal Power Act (H.R. 5541), introduced by Reps. Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), would reauthorize programs to assist consenting Indian tribes in meeting energy education, planning, and management needs.

The Timely Review of Infrastructure Act (H.R. 1426), sponsored by Reps. Pete Olson (R-TX) and Mike Doyle (D-PA), would grant the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman additional authority to adjust compensation for a category of employees and other personnel without regard to certain civil service laws.

Finally, the Ceiling Fan Improvement Act of 2020 (H.R. 5758), introduced by Reps. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), would make technical corrections to the energy conservation standard for large-diameter ceiling fans.

“Together, these four bills will advance energy efficiency, promote clean energy and improve tribal communities’ access to affordable, reliable energy sources,” House Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby Rush (D-IL) said. “They are important pieces of legislation, and we are proud that they passed the House today with such strong bipartisan support. We thank all the sponsors of these bills for their hard work and bipartisan collaboration and look forward to seeing them become law.”