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SENATES. 4960· 119th Congress

CLEAN Act Energy Bill Enters Committee Review

CLEAN Act

Sponsor
James Risch (R-ID)
Introduced
Jul 14, 2026
Last Action
Jul 15, 2026
Passage
28%
Introduced
Jul 14, 2026
Committee
Jul 15, 2026
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Detailed policy specifics unavailable — official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
  • Bill title suggests focus on clean energy, but exact provisions remain unclear pending committee documents.
  • Recent subcommittee hearing (July 15) indicates active early review of energy and land-use issues.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Energy sector stakeholders — utilities, miners, renewable companies — likely affected, but exact impact unknown without bill text.
  • Public lands and forests mentioned in hearing venue suggest possible rules affecting extraction or conservation.
  • Citizens cannot assess personal stake until bill details emerge from committee process.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill is in early committee stage (introduced July 14, 2026) with subcommittee hearing completed; full committee markup likely next.
  • Check Congress.gov or Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee website for updated bill text and hearing transcripts.
  • Contact your senator if energy or public lands policy matters to you — committee members still shaping final language.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 15, 2026Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
  • Jul 14, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Jul 14, 2026Introduced in Senate