HR7061Referred to Committee
Protecting American Energy Security Act of 2026
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-01-14
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Sarah Elfreth
Democrat · MD · Representative
Votes with party: 98.2% (554 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/E000301
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (3)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
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Plain-English Summary
This bill aims to strengthen America's energy independence by likely expanding domestic energy production, reducing reliance on foreign energy sources, and potentially streamlining approval processes for energy projects. The legislation would affect energy companies, workers in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors, and consumers who pay for electricity and fuel. The specific details of how it would achieve these goals are still being developed as the bill moves through the House committee process.
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Subjects
Energy
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