Andy Barr (R-KY)

Strategic Resources Non-discrimination Act

H.R. 4835 · House bill Energy

A Republican bill with no cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Strategic Resources Non-discrimination Act," proposes amendments to the Defense Production Act of 1950. It aims to prohibit discrimination based on energy source when using certain authorities. Specifically, it targets limitations on domestic energy supplies and financial support. The bill seeks to prevent the President from denying support based on a person's engagement in fossil fuel-based energy activities.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +4

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill provides more certainty for business owners in the fossil fuel sector by prohibiting the denial of financial support based on their industry involvement.

  • Scored +3

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The bill prevents the denial of financial support to individuals and companies engaged in the fossil fuel energy sector, which may help sustain those jobs.

  • Scored +2

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The protection of fossil fuel industry support may benefit rural communities that are heavily reliant on energy production.

The opposite

  • Scored -4

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill inserts a caveat to domestic energy supplies that could limit the use of environmental protection as a justification for certain actions.

  • Scored -3

    Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?

    The bill prohibits denying financial support based on a person's involvement in fossil fuel-based energy, which may counter efforts to reduce fossil fuel reliance.

  • Scored -1

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The amendment to Section 101(c)(1) regarding domestic energy supplies could potentially narrow the scope of environmental protection considerations in national defense contexts.