Below are federal bills that ClearPath Action supports.
Click below to dig more into legislation ClearPath has endorsed to provide the necessary federal oversight to spur next-generation nuclear, carbon capture, hydropower and other advanced clean energy technologies.
The Parity for Nuclear Energy Investment Act would allow nuclear projects claiming the U.S. Code Section 48E Clean Energy Investment Tax Credit (48E ITC) to receive a 10% bonus incentive if located in a “nuclear energy community.”
The bipartisan, bicameral Fix Our Forests Act is comprehensive legislation focused on improving U.S. forest health by addressing wildfire threats, streamlining environmental reviews, and supporting innovative forest management projects.
The Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in reviewing new license applications by removing duplicative processes and procedures.
H.R. 5631, the Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act creates a Geothermal Ombudsman role within the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to act as a liaison between the BLM field offices, the National Renewable Energy Coordination Office, and the Director of the BLM.
H.R. 5576 – To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases and for other purposes.
The Harnessing Energy at Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act builds on the momentum surrounding geothermal energy and further eases the permitting burden regarding development on federal lands.
