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SMART Energy Act

3/13/2024, 3:12 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3214

Supporting Made in America Renewable and Traditional Energy Act or the SMART Energy Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to (1) conduct certain sales of leases of onshore and offshore federal land for the development of oil and gas; (2) establish priority areas for geothermal, solar, and wind energy projects on federal lands; and (3) review and make proposals for leasing federal offshore land for wind energy projects in the Atlantic and Pacific Regions of the outer Continental Shelf. The bill also limits delays on federal oil and gas leases.

Current Status of Bill S 3214

Bill S 3214 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 16, 2021. Bill S 3214 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 16, 2021.  Bill S 3214's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of November 16, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3214

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3214

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

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