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Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025

House

Establishes a federal framework for liquid cooling used in artificial intelligence systems and related energy technology oversight

Latest action: Thu Sep 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a federal framework to advance liquid cooling technology for artificial intelligence energy systems

Latest action: Wed Apr 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025

House

Establish workplace heat standards by setting requirements to protect workers from heat exposure hazards

Latest action: Tue Jul 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Federal Mechanical Insulation Act

House

Establishes federal requirements for mechanical insulation, making insulation standards the central purpose of the measure

Latest action: Wed Feb 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating the week of April 20 through 26, 2026, as "National Dark Sky Week".

Senate

Designates the week of April 20 through 26, 2026, as National Dark Sky Week to recognize dark sky awareness

Latest action: Wed Apr 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment".

House

Nullifies the Department of Energy rule setting stricter energy conservation standards for commercial water heating equipment under federal law

Latest action: Thu Jan 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Housing Temperature Safety Act of 2025

House

Establishes federal housing temperature safety standards to protect residents in covered dwellings

Latest action: Wed Jan 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to double the dollar limitation for the energy efficient home improvement credit with respect to heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, biomass stoves, and boilers.

House

Increases the energy efficient home improvement tax credit cap to $4,000 for heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, biomass stoves, and biomass boilers

Latest action: Wed Jan 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".

House

Nullifies the Department of Energy rule setting amended energy conservation standards for consumer gas fired instantaneous water heaters

Latest action: Fri May 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".

House

Nullifies the Department of Energy rule imposing stricter energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers

Latest action: Fri May 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".

Senate

Nullifies the Department of Energy rule setting amended energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters

Latest action: Wed Feb 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".

House

Nullifies the Department of Energy rule imposing stricter energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers, including non-display doors and refrigeration systems

Latest action: Fri May 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Homeowner Energy Freedom Act

House

Repeals specified Department of Energy home electrification rebates, contractor training grants, and building energy code assistance, while canceling remaining unused funds for certain programs

Latest action: Wed Feb 25 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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FUEL Reform Act

House

Repeals the 2002 farm bill's Energy title, ending Department of Agriculture renewable energy and biobased product programs

Latest action: Fri Jan 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".

House

Nullifies a Department of Energy rule that imposed stricter certification, labeling, and enforcement requirements for certain appliances and commercial equipment under energy conservation standards

Latest action: Fri May 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".

Senate

Nullifies a Department of Energy rule changing appliance and equipment energy conservation certification labeling and enforcement requirements

Latest action: Mon Apr 28 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Upward Mobility Act of 2026

Senate

Establishes an upward mobility policy initiative aimed at improving economic advancement opportunities

Latest action: Wed Jun 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds the House legislative branch and related congressional agencies for FY2026 and sets conditions on how those appropriations may be used

Latest action: Mon Jun 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriates FY2026 funding for Army Corps civil works, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Energy programs, and related energy and water agencies, while imposing spending restrictions

Latest action: Wed Sep 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

House

Appropriates FY2027 funding for Army Corps civil works, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Energy programs, and related independent agencies, while setting conditions on use of appropriated funds

Latest action: Tue Jun 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds multiple federal departments and agencies for the rest of FY2026, continues Homeland Security funding temporarily, and extends several expiring federal programs and authorities

Latest action: Tue Feb 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds FY2026 commerce, justice, science, energy and water, interior, and environmental programs while setting limits on how those appropriations may be used

Latest action: Fri Jan 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

House

Implement reconciliation under title II of H. Con. Res. 14 through an enacted budget reconciliation measure

Latest action: Fri Jul 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)