which would amend the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 to improve the management of royalties from oil and gas leases, was signed by President Biden on September 20, 2024.

would amend the Federal Power Act to prohibit FERC from issuing permits for the construction or modification of electric transmission facilities in a state over the objection of the state.

would amend the Federal Power Act to prohibit the use of federal funds for the exercise of eminent domain for the construction or modification of electric transmission facilities and to protect state control over the siting of electric transmission facilities.

would amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to provide cost-recovery authority for DOI.

would amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas.

would amend Public Law No. 99-338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.

would enhance national security and energy independence through comprehensive offshore energy resource assessment and mapping, establish a framework for the regular review and standardization of offshore resource exploration methodologies, and streamline the permitting process for offshore geological and geophysical surveys.

would amend Title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers.

would amend the Federal Power Act to prohibit the use of federal funds for the exercise of eminent domain for the construction or modification of electric transmission facilities and to protect state control over the siting of electric transmission facilities.