Methane Emissions Reduction Act

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T04:18:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7435 Methane Emissions Reduction Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 4:18 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7435

Methane Emissions Reduction Act

This bill requires the Department of Energy to carry out a program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7435

Bill HR 7435 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2020. Bill HR 7435 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2020. Bill HR 7435's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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. as of June 30, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7435

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7435

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

Advanced technology and technological innovationsAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental technologyGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsOil and gasPublic utilities and utility ratesState and local government operationsTechnology transfer and commercialization

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7435

Methane Emissions Reduction ActTo reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes.Methane Emissions Reduction Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7435

Fred Upton

Michigan(Republican)

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