The Energy Act features consensus provisions from the Senate’s American Energy Innovation Act (S. 2657) and the House’s Clean Economy Innovation and Jobs Act (H.R. 4447). Signed into law on December 27 as Divizion Z of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, it is the first comprehensive modernization of our nation’s energy policies in 13 years.
Joe Manchin (D, WV)
Chairman
Democratic News
- Manchin, Capito Announce $1.3 Million To Support Rehabilitation Of Historic Properties In West Virginia
- Manchin Statement On FERC Nominee Announcement
- Senate Passes Manchin’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
- Manchin: Basic Scientific Research Is Critical To Addressing America’s Most Pressing Challenges, Strengthening Competitive Advantages
John Barrasso (R, WY)
Ranking Member
Republican News
- ICYMI: Barrasso Op-Ed: Biden and Democrats are the Party of Chaos
- Barrasso: Democrats’ Reckless Tax & Spending Blowout will Impose Punishing Fees & Raise Energy Costs for Americans
- Barrasso: Democrats’ Reckless Tax & Spending Spree is a Gift to Our Nation’s Adversaries
- Senators to President Biden: Why Are You Favoring OPEC Oil over American Oil?
Featured
Committee Updates
A quick sampling of what members, stakeholders, and the media have said in the past week about the Energy Act
Signed into law as Division Z of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Learn more here.
The Energy Act prioritizes research, development, and demonstration of next-generation technologies that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector, industry, and buildings while keeping American energy affordable and globally competitive.
Energy & Natural Resources
Subcommittees
