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Rising Gas Prices and US Energy Policy

The US Senate expresses its view that President Biden's policies since January 2021, hindering domestic energy production, have contributed to a steady increase in gas prices. Citizens may feel this through higher fuel costs for vehicles and potentially more expensive transported goods.
Key points
Gas prices increased from $2.11 per gallon in November 2020 to $3.61 in February 2022.
Keystone XL pipeline permit revoked and new oil and gas leases on public lands paused.
New regulations on oil and gas production introduced, including assessing a social cost of carbon.
Requirement for at least 50% of new car sales to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
Goal to achieve a carbon-free electricity sector by 2035 and net-zero emissions economy-wide by 2050.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_553
Sponsor: Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
Process start date: 2022-03-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, since January 20, 2021, President Biden has implemented policies impeding domestic energy production and gas prices have steadily increased.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_553.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Gas prices increased from $2.11 per gallon in November 2020 to $3.61 in February 2022.
  • Keystone XL pipeline permit revoked and new oil and gas leases on public lands paused.
  • New regulations on oil and gas production introduced, including assessing a social cost of carbon.
  • Requirement for at least 50% of new car sales to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
  • Goal to achieve a carbon-free electricity sector by 2035 and net-zero emissions economy-wide by 2050.
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 Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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.

CATEGORIES

Environment Economy