{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://mikekennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-kennedy-introduces-bipartisan-energy-legislation-unleash-american-energy", "Rep. Kennedy Introduces Bipartisan Energy Legislation to Unleash American Energy", "2025-09-30", "2025", "2025-09", "Republican", "House", "UT", "Mike Kennedy", "K000403", "mikekennedy.house.gov", "mikekennedy", "https://mikekennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03) introduced three bills to modernize outdated energy policies, reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, and strengthen America\u2019s energy independence. Together, the three bills \u2013 the Co-Location Energy Act, the Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act, and the Geothermal Royalty Act \u2013 deliver practical solutions that lower costs, streamline permitting, and unlock new investment in domestic energy production.\n\n\u201cOutdated permitting rules are holding back Utah\u2019s energy potential. Families in Utah and across the country deserve affordable, reliable energy,\u201d said Congressman Mike Kennedy (R-UT). \u201cThis bipartisan package cuts through red tape and gives producers the tools to maximize our energy production potential and meet today\u2019s demand while positioning us for the future.\"\n\nThe legislation includes:\n\nThe Co-Location Energy Act \u2013 Modernizes outdated permitting and leasing policies, cutting red tape, and strengthening America\u2019s energy independence through an all-of-the-above energy approach. Read more about the bill here.\n\n\u201cAt a pivotal time when energy demand is skyrocketing, we must accelerate the deployment of more energy sources. The Co-Location Energy Act is a bipartisan, innovative way to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy with minimal impact to our public lands and natural resources,\u201d said Congressman Mike Levin (D-CA). \u201cCo-locating energy resources will help to streamline project approvals and provide new economic opportunities for local communities. I\u2019m glad to work with my colleague Rep. Kennedy on this bipartisan, bicameral solution.\u201d\n\nThe Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act \u2013 Removes unnecessary compliance burdens that unfairly burden Utah refineries and raise national energy prices. Read more about the bill here.\n\nSupport:\n\n\u201cMake no mistake, RFS reallocation is a mandate for more biofuel imports and higher prices for consumers, neither of which support American energy dominance or affordability. EPA's reallocation proposal would add several billion dollars of new costs on top of a nearly $70-billion annual RFS bill--the most expensive in history, by far. U.S. refiners appreciate Representative Kennedy's swift action introducing legislation to prohibit RFS reallocation outright. This legislation will protect consumers' pocketbooks and ensure American fuel manufacturers are able to put more of their resources toward job creation, facility construction projects, and energy infrastructure\" \u2013 Chet Thompson, President and CEO, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)\n\nLetter of Support from Utah Petroleum Association.\n\nThe Geothermal Royalty Reform Act \u2013 Reforms outdated federal royalty rules to ensure fair cost distribution, end penalties on new geothermal facilities, and unleash investment in America\u2019s energy future. Read more about the bill here.\n\n\u201cFervo Energy supports Congressman Kennedy\u2019s efforts to modernize geothermal royalties through the Geothermal Royalty Act. This legislation will simplify administrative compliance, foster innovative project development, and accelerate the deployment of next-generation geothermal technologies. We look forward to working with Congressman Kennedy and the House Natural Resources Committee to further ease and streamline the permitting process for enhanced geothermal\u2014a critical technology for advancing America\u2019s energy security and affordability goals.\u201d - Sarah Jewett, VP of Strategy, Fervo Energy\n\nBackground:\n\nUtah is a hub for energy production and innovation, but outdated federal policies drive up costs and slow development.\n\nThese bills collectively cut red tape, lower fuel and energy costs, and expand opportunities for both traditional and emerging energy producers.\n\nBy focusing on fair rules, efficient permitting, and practical reforms, the package affirms Utah and America\u2019s competitive edge in energy markets.\n\nRead the full bill text below:\n\nThe Co-Location Energy Act\n\nThe Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:10:29Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://mikekennedy.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-kennedy-introduces-bipartisan-energy-legislation-unleash-american-energy"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.6046990640461445, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}