Mitigate Methane Now Act

Hozzl · 2023-03-08T19:58:48Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2818 Mitigate Methane Now Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2023, 7:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2818

Bill 117 HR 2818, also known as the Mitigate Methane Now Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of methane emissions. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change, and reducing its emissions is seen as a crucial step in combating global warming.

The bill proposes several measures to mitigate methane emissions, including requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set standards for methane emissions from various sources, such as oil and gas operations, landfills, and agriculture. It also calls for the establishment of a Methane Emissions Reduction Fund to provide financial incentives for companies to reduce their methane emissions.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for monitoring and reporting of methane emissions, as well as funding for research and development of technologies to reduce methane emissions. It also aims to promote the use of renewable energy sources as an alternative to fossil fuels, which are a major source of methane emissions. Overall, the Mitigate Methane Now Act seeks to address the urgent need to reduce methane emissions in order to combat climate change and protect the environment. It represents a bipartisan effort to tackle this pressing issue and move towards a more sustainable future.

Congressional Summary of HR 2818

Mitigate Methane Now Act

This bill directs the Department of Energy to establish a program to provide grants to states; the grants may be used to offset rate increases that result from infrastructure improvements to natural gas distribution systems and that are paid by low-income households.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2818

Bill HR 2818 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 22, 2021. Bill HR 2818 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 22, 2021. Bill HR 2818's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. as of April 23, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2818

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2818

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Energy

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Energy assistance for the poor and agedEnergy pricesInfrastructure developmentLabor standardsOil and gasPublic contracts and procurementPublic utilities and utility ratesWages and earnings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2818

Mitigate Methane Now ActTo require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program for States to offset incremental rate increases paid by low-income households resulting from the implementation of infrastructure programs that are designed to accelerate the necessary replacement, repair, or maintenance of natural gas distribution systems, and for other purposes.Mitigate Methane Now Act

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