Bill · H.Res. 57· House(119-HRES-57)
Recognizing the benefits of natural gas to the United States economy and environment, and recognizing natural gas as an affordable and "green" energy.
- Introduced
- 1/23/2025
- Last activity
- 1/23/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Troy Balderson
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes United States-produced natural gas as an affordable and green energy source. It supports an all-of-the-above approach to meet United States energy needs and achieve energy dominance. The text highlights that switching to natural gas has lowered greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants. It also points out that a methane emissions fee from Public Law 117-169 results in higher costs for customers and acts as a regressive tax. Furthermore, the resolution notes that American liquefied natural gas exports helped lower European gas prices and reduce reliance on Russian energy. Finally, it supports Trump administration efforts to increase domestic natural gas production and expedite export facility approvals.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
The resolution supports removing barriers to production and reducing taxes/fees for businesses.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+6
The resolution seeks to expedite the approval of new liquefied natural gas export facilities.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The resolution opposes methane fees that it characterizes as a regressive tax on low-income Americans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Affordable Energy Recognition: The resolution recognizes natural gas produced in the United States as an affordable and green energy, which supports maintaining lower energy costs for everyday citizens (Resolution clause (1)).
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Energy Independence and Security: The text supports efforts by the Trump administration, including the Department of Energy and the Department of the Interior, to increase domestic natural gas production and infrastructure, remove production barriers, and expedite new liquefied natural gas export facilities, which can reduce dependence on foreign energy and strengthen national security (Resolution clause (3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Burdens from Emissions Fees: The text notes that Public Law 117-169 established a punitive fee on methane emissions that results in a regressive tax on all Americans, including low-income and fixed-income individuals, and causes higher costs for natural gas customers like families, farmers, and small businesses (First and second preamble paragraphs).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+6Good For Farmers+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Rural Residents+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Increases Job Creation+5Reduces Small Business Taxes+5Improves Economic Growth+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Gas Prices+5Improves Rural Development+4Reduces Carbon Emissions+3Improves Environmental Protections+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+6Improves International Alliances+4Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 2/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/28/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 1/23/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Russ FulcherRepublican · Idaho
Richard HudsonRepublican · North Carolina
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Daniel MeuserRepublican · Pennsylvania
August PflugerRepublican · Texas
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas