Bill · H.R. 4835· House(119-HR-4835)
Strategic Resources Non-discrimination Act
- Introduced
- 8/1/2025
- Last activity
- 8/1/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Barr
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Strategic Resources Non-discrimination Act," proposes amendments to the Defense Production Act of 1950. It aims to prohibit discrimination based on energy source when using certain authorities. Specifically, it targets limitations on domestic energy supplies and financial support. The bill seeks to prevent the President from denying support based on a person's engagement in fossil fuel-based energy activities.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill provides more certainty for business owners in the fossil fuel sector by prohibiting the denial of financial support based on their industry involvement.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill prevents the denial of financial support to individuals and companies engaged in the fossil fuel energy sector, which may help sustain those jobs.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
The protection of fossil fuel industry support may benefit rural communities that are heavily reliant on energy production.
The opposite
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-4
The bill inserts a caveat to domestic energy supplies that could limit the use of environmental protection as a justification for certain actions.
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-3
The bill prohibits denying financial support based on a person's involvement in fossil fuel-based energy, which may counter efforts to reduce fossil fuel reliance.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?-1
The amendment to Section 101(c)(1) regarding domestic energy supplies could potentially narrow the scope of environmental protection considerations in national defense contexts.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection for Fossil Fuel Industry Participants: Under Section 2(b), the President would be prohibited from denying financial support for the production of energy based on a person's involvement in the exploration, development, production, utilization, transportation, or sale of fossil fuel-based energy. This could provide stability for those working within the fossil fuel sector.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limits on Environmental Protection Exceptions: Under Section 2(a), the amendment to Section 101(c)(1) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 inserts the phrase ", other than for purposes of environmental protection," after "domestic energy supplies." This change relates to how domestic energy supplies are handled under the Act.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-4Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits-1
- 8/1/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Introduced in House
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