Sean Casten

The government would start measuring and reporting on "incident energy" — the total energy from sources like solar, wind, and geothermal before it gets converted to electricity. This would give policymakers and the public better data to compare how efficient different energy sources are, since current measurements were designed for coal and oil and don't capture renewable energy well.

This bill would create the first national system to measure how well America uses energy compared to the economic value it produces. The government would publish quarterly reports tracking energy productivity and detailed assessments every three years to find ways to reduce energy costs and improve competitiveness. A task force of federal agencies and outside experts would guide this work for three years.

This bill would create new committees to study how climate change could affect the U.S. financial system. It would require banking regulators to update rules for large financial companies and make the Federal Insurance Office collect detailed data on homeowners insurance to understand climate impacts.

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This bill would make federal energy regulators consider climate change and local community impacts when approving natural gas projects. Regulators would need to weigh environmental effects, especially on communities already facing pollution, against a project's benefits. Natural gas companies would also propose ways to reduce these impacts.

This bill would make companies that own and operate electricity transmission lines, along with regional grid operators, publicly share detailed reports on their performance. These reports would cover things like how affordable and reliable their service is, and how they invest in the grid. The goal is to give customers and regulators clear, standardized information to compare performance and ensure fair rates and reliable electricity.

This bill would require federal energy regulators to collect and share more detailed information about how our electricity grid is built and run. It would create a public website with data on energy projects and costs, helping people understand how their electricity bills are affected. This increased transparency aims to improve grid planning and potentially lead to more affordable electricity.

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This bill would make it easier for school support staff, like paraprofessionals and cafeteria workers, to take protected family and medical leave. It would create a new way for them to meet the work hour requirements for the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This means more of these school employees could take time off without losing their jobs.

To fight illegal money laundering and cyber threats, this bill would set new rules for decentralized finance services, also known as 'crypto' services. It would create a temporary program for government experts and crypto companies to work together on better security and compliance tools. Ultimately, these services would need to follow clearer rules to prevent illegal activities.

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