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Plan to Combat Rising Energy Prices and Support Citizens

This act aims to direct the President to submit a plan to address rising energy prices in the U.S. This should help citizens cope with higher electricity and fuel bills and ensure stable energy supplies. The plan will also consider the impact of energy prices on households, especially low-income ones.
Key points
The President must present a plan to reduce energy prices and ensure energy availability.
The report will include information on the impact of energy prices on other product prices and job losses in the energy sector.
The plan will include actions to increase oil and natural gas production in the U.S. and streamline permitting for energy projects.
Monthly forecasts of energy prices and their impact on households, especially low-income ones, will be published.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6298
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Process start date: 2021-12-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Make Energy Affordable Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6298.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-12-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President must present a plan to reduce energy prices and ensure energy availability.
  • The report will include information on the impact of energy prices on other product prices and job losses in the energy sector.
  • The plan will include actions to increase oil and natural gas production in the U.S. and streamline permitting for energy projects.
  • Monthly forecasts of energy prices and their impact on households, especially low-income ones, will be published.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Economy Environment