Massive House GOP Energy Bill Praised, Pilloried in Marathon First Hearing

The 175-page Lower Energy Costs Act is an omnibus package that bundles 16 Republican-sponsored bills, two resolutions, and 68—and counting—amendments into one measure designed to “unleash America’s energy” by rolling back many of the “green energy” emphases adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives during four years of Democrat control.
The bill carries the designation of House Resolution 1 (HR 1) and is sponsored by Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.), highlighting its importance to Republicans after narrowly regaining the chamber during the 2022 midterm elections.
Among myriad initiatives, HR 1 would loosen oil and gas regulations, expand leases on public lands, invest in pipelines and refineries, push for greater export capacity of U.S. energy, and incentivize mining, especially for critical/strategic minerals….}