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Expediting Energy Permits and Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Termination

This act aims to speed up the approval process for various energy projects, including oil, gas, and renewable energy, potentially impacting energy availability and costs. It also ends tax credits for new electric vehicle purchases after 2022, which may influence consumer buying decisions.
Key points
Faster approval or denial of permits for oil, gas, and renewable energy projects.
Elimination of presidential permits for cross-border oil, gas pipelines, and electric transmission facilities.
Delegation of federal land energy permitting authority to states upon request.
Codification of environmental review regulations and the definition of protected waters.
Termination of tax credits for new plug-in electric vehicles acquired after December 31, 2022.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3982
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2022-03-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FREE American Energy Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3982.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Faster approval or denial of permits for oil, gas, and renewable energy projects.
  • Elimination of presidential permits for cross-border oil, gas pipelines, and electric transmission facilities.
  • Delegation of federal land energy permitting authority to states upon request.
  • Codification of environmental review regulations and the definition of protected waters.
  • Termination of tax credits for new plug-in electric vehicles acquired after December 31, 2022.
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. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

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.

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