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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 4629

Protecting American Energy from State Overreach Codification Act

Energy: Limiting State Power Over Energy Projects

This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on the Judiciary. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

While this bill has support from some House members, it faces a difficult path in a divided Congress where many lawmakers want to protect the rights of states to set their own environmental rules.

Key Points

  • This bill would turn a specific executive order into a permanent law. It aims to stop state governments from creating rules that make it difficult to produce energy or move it across state lines.
  • The goal is to prevent states from using local regulations to block major projects like pipelines, power plants, or electric grids. This would make it easier for energy companies to plan and build without worrying about different rules in every state.
  • If passed, this could lead to faster construction of energy infrastructure and potentially lower utility bills. However, it might also limit the ability of states to set their own environmental standards or protect local land and water.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jul 23, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jul 23, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Protecting American Energy from State Overreach Codification Act

Bill NumberHR 4629
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(4)
R: 4

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