Planning for American Energy Act of 2017

Bill 115 hr 2907, also known as the Planning for American Energy Act of 2017, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of promoting energy development on federal lands. The bill focuses on streamlining the process for energy production by requiring the Department of the Interior to develop an all-of-the-above energy plan for federal lands.

The bill emphasizes the importance of utilizing a variety of energy sources, including oil, natural gas, coal, and renewable energy, in order to achieve energy independence and security for the United States. It also aims to increase domestic energy production and create jobs in the energy sector.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for expediting the permitting process for energy projects on federal lands, as well as requiring the Department of the Interior to set goals for energy production on federal lands. The bill also calls for increased coordination between federal, state, and tribal governments in order to facilitate energy development. Overall, the Planning for American Energy Act of 2017 seeks to promote energy development on federal lands in a responsible and efficient manner, with the goal of increasing domestic energy production and creating jobs in the energy sector.