Yes, there are plenty of energy issues being debated in Congress.
Consider what might be decided this week as reported by The Hill.
Monday
- The House Rules Committee is taking up House bills to fund the Energy and Interior Departments and EPA, meaning the legislation could get voted on later this week.
Tuesday
- The House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security will hold a hearing on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s budget request for fiscal 2025.
- The House Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a legislative hearing on 12 pieces of pending legislation.
- The House Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources will hold a hearing on three pieces of pending legislation.
- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials will hold a hearing titled “Examining the State of Rail Safety in the Aftermath of the Derailment in East Palestine Ohio.” National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy is scheduled to testify.
Wednesday
- The House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security will hold a hearing on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s budget request for fiscal 2025.
Thursday
- The Senate Appropriations Committee is marking up a Senate bill to fund the EPA and Interior Department for FY2025.
- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee is holding a hearing on legislation related to tribal forest protection and water rights claims.