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Bill· SS. 5025 (119th)referred

Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026

United States · United States Congress · 26 August 2026

Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia. For example, under the bill, the President must  impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on specified persons (individuals and entities) such as the Russian president, certain Russian military commanders, and any foreign person that knowingly provides goods or services relating to Russia's defense industrial base; increase the rate of duty on all goods imported into the United States from Russia to a rate of up to 500% ad valorem (i.e., relative to the value); increase the rate of duty up to 100% ad valorem on all goods imported into the United States from a country that was among the five largest importers of Russian-origin crude oil and natural gas if such country knowingly makes new purchases of such products after enactment of the bill; impose property-blocking sanctions on financial institutions organized under Russian law and owned wholly or partly by Russia; and  impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign vessels that knowingly transport certain products of Russian origin, including crude oil, uranium, and coal.  The bill prohibits (1) the export, reexport, or in-country transfer to or in Russia of U.S.-produced energy or energy product; (2) U.S. persons from making new investments in Russia or purchasing Russian sovereign debt; and (3) trading the securities of Russian government-owned, -controlled, or -affiliated entities on U.S. national securities exchanges. The President may waive requirements of the bill by certifying it is in the national interest.

Bill· HRH.R. 8437 (119th)reported

Geo POWER Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 August 2026

Bill· SS. 4975 (119th)open

HEATS Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 August 2026

Bill· HRH.R. 8800 (119th)passed

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

United States · United States Congress · 25 August 2026

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). Among other elements, the bill authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft and ships; sets active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels; sets policy regarding various aspects of military health care and military compensation; sets policy regarding DOD acquisitions and acquisition management, including contracting authorities and the acquisition workforce; sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific; sets policy for various matters related to DOD cybersecurity and artificial intelligence; requires DOD to include projected demand for foreign military sales in certain contexts, including munitions production planning, sustainment planning for major defense acquisition programs, and decisions regarding production rate increases of defense articles; requires DOD to establish an expedited qualification process for new domestic and allied sources of certain strategic materials, including specified metals, alloys, oxides, and magnets; authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years; and  authorizes the National Nuclear Security Administration, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Naval Petroleum Reserves, and Maritime Administration. For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA , and In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process .

Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 80 (119th)enacted

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".

United States · United States Congress · 25 August 2026

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) titled National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision  and issued on April 25, 2022. BLM's plan provides for the management of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, which is an approximately 23-million-acre area on Alaska’s North Slope. The 2022 plan replaced the 2020 plan and closed approximately 48% of the reserve to oil and gas leasing in order to protect certain surface resources and uses, such as protecting wildlife and providing subsistence for communities. Thus, the joint resolution removes the protections provided under the 2022 plan and reverts to the 2020 plan.

Question· Schriftliche Frage21/4573open

Umsetzung der Energy Performance of Buildings Directive durch die Einführung einer bilanziellen Grüngasquote und einer "Bio-Treppe" im Gebäudemodernisierungsgesetz

Germany · German Bundestag · 25 August 2026

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Wie kann die Bundesregierung durch die Einführung einer bilanziellen Grüngasquote sowie einer bilanziellen "Bio-Treppe" im Sinne der Eckpunkte zum Gebäudemodernisierungsgesetz eine vollständige und rechtmäßige "1:1"-Umsetzung der Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) in nationales Recht, insbesondere im Hinblick auf die Verpflichtung zur Vorlage eines nationalen Gebäuderenovierungsplans gemäß Artikel 3 besonders in Verbindung mit Anhang II Maßnahme c Element f sowie zur Erfüllung der in Artikel 7 sowie Artikel 11 Absatz 1 der EPBD festgeschriebenen Vorgaben, die vorsehen, dass bei allen Neubauten spätestens ab 2030 sowie auch schrittweise im Gebäudebestand an ihrem Standort keine CO2 -Emissionen aus fossilen Brennstoffen mehr verursachen, gewährleisten?

Question· Schriftliche Frage21/4573open

Anzahl der im BMWE außerhalb eines Dienstpostens geführten Mitarbeiter

Germany · German Bundestag · 25 August 2026

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Wie viele Mitarbeiter werden aktuell (Stichtag: 27. Februar 2026) im Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie außerhalb eines Dienstpostens geführt (bitte Gesamtzahl nach den zwei Besoldungsgruppen gehobener und höherer Dienst (A9 bis A16) und den Spitzenfunktionen [B2 bis B11] und nach Angestellten im öffentlichen Dienst und Beamten aufschlüsseln)?

Question· Schriftliche Frage21/4573open

Standardisierte Veröffentlichung von Empfängerlisten der Förderprogramme von BMWE und BMUKN

Germany · German Bundestag · 25 August 2026

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Werden durch das Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie und das Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit vollständige Empfängerlisten zu ihren jeweiligen Förderprogrammen mit Fördersummen standardisiert veröffentlicht, und wenn nein, warum nicht?

Bill· SS. 4784 (119th)open

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

United States · United States Congress · 24 August 2026

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). Among other elements, the bill authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft and ships; sets active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels; sets policy regarding various aspects of military health care and military compensation; sets policy regarding DOD acquisitions and acquisition management, including contracting authorities; sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning the Middle East, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific; sets policy for various matters related to DOD cyber operations, cyber forces, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence; requires DOD to review certain materials (including boron carbide, copper foil, and synthetic diamond) to determine actions to maintain access to critical defense industry components and materials, and report to Congress on such matters;&nbsp; authorizes DOD's Office of Strategic Capital to make equity investments in non-federal entities with respect to batteries and critical minerals, materials, and chemicals; authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years; and&nbsp; authorizes the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the&nbsp;NDAA , and In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The&nbsp;NDAA Process .

Question· Schriftliche Frage21/4573open

Weisung des BMWE an das BAFA bzgl. der Praxis zur Verhängung von Bußgelder bei Verstößen gegen das Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz

Germany · German Bundestag · 24 August 2026

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Wie beurteilt die Bundesregierung die mit dem Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales abgestimmte Weisung des Bundesministeriums für Wirtschaft und Energie vom 26. September 2025 an das Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle zum Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz (LkSG), wonach entgegen dem Gesetzestext und Regelungsgehalt des LkSG in seiner rechtsgültigen Fassung "sowohl für laufende als auch künftige Ordnungswidrigkeitenverfahren Bußgelder nur noch bei schweren Vorwürfen im Sinne des Koalitionsvertrags" verhängt werden dürfen, womit "die verbliebenen Bußgeldtatbestände nur noch dann angewendet werden, sofern sie aufgrund ihres Ausmaßes, ihrer Tragweite oder ihres irreversiblen Charakters besonders gravierend sind", während "für die im Gesetzentwurf zum LkSG-Änderungsgesetz zur Streichung vorgesehenen übrigen Bußgeldtatbestände [...] das öffentliche Verfolgungsinteresse erloschen [ist]. Das bedeutet, dass die betroffenen Ordnungswidrigkeitsverfahren eingestellt werden." (www.bafa.de/ DE/Lieferketten/Ueberblick/ueberblick_node.html), in Bezug auf die damit angeordnete umgehende Einstellung der Prüfung von Unternehmensberichten und Verhängung von Bußgeldern sowie Hierarchisierung von Menschenrechtsverletzungen, unter besonderer Berücksichtigung des in Artikel 20 Absatz 2 Satz 2 und Absatz 3 des Grundgesetzes verankerten Rechtsstaatsprinzips und des Grundsatzes der Gewaltenteilung, gegen die damit nach Einschätzung von Juristinnen und Juristen verstoßen wird (siehe z. B. https://fragdenstaat.de/artikel/exklusiv/2025/10/ein-bisschen-kinderarbeit-ist-okay/)?

Question· Schriftliche Frage21/4573open

Berücksichtigung des Cluster-Wake-Effekts bei Windkraftausbau und Ausschreibungsbedingungen

Germany · German Bundestag · 24 August 2026

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Wie bewertet die Bundesregierung den Einfluss des sogenannten Cluster-Wake-Effekts, bei dem sich Windkraftanlagen in enger räumlicher Anordnung gegenseitig den Windstrom reduzieren können, auf die tatsächliche Stromerzeugung, und inwiefern werden solche Effekte bei der Ausgestaltung der bundesweiten Ausschreibungsbedingungen, Ausbauziele oder Systemplanung berücksichtigt (www.agrarheute.com/energie/strom/energiewende-paradox-mehr-windkraft-erzeugt-mehrstrom-irrefuehrende-statistiken-638185)?

Question· Schriftliche Frage21/4573open

Instrumente zur Abfederung wetterbedingter Schwankungen in der Stromproduktion

Germany · German Bundestag · 24 August 2026

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Welche konkreten Instrumente stehen aktuell zur Verfügung, um wetterbedingte Schwankungen in der Stromproduktion &ndash; wie im Jahr 2025 &ndash; zuverlässig abzufedern, und wie beurteilt die Bundesregierung die Versorgungssicherheit in solchen Phasen (www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/energie/windenergie-ausbau-102.html)?

Question· Schriftliche Frage21/4573open

Stromerzeugung durch Windkraftanlagen an Land im Jahr 2025

Germany · German Bundestag · 24 August 2026

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Welche Ursachen sieht die Bundesregierung für den Rückgang der Stromerzeugung aus Windenergie an Land im Jahr 2025 gegenüber dem Vorjahr trotz des weiteren Ausbaus der installierten Windkraftleistung (www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/energie/windenergie-ausbau-102.html)?<br /> <br /> Wie haben sich nach Kenntnis der Bundesregierung die durchschnittlichen Volllaststunden von Windkraftanlagen an Land im Jahr 2025 im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entwickelt, insbesondere vor dem Hintergrund, dass die Stromeinspeisung trotz weiteren Ausbaus zurückgegangen ist (www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/energie/windenergie-ausbau102.html)?

Question· Schriftliche Frage21/4573open

Zeitplan und Gesetzgebungsrahmen für die Grüngasquote

Germany · German Bundestag · 24 August 2026

Originaltext der Frage(n):<br /> <br /> Kann die Bundesregierung die Aussage der Parlamentarischen Staatssekretärin bei der Bundesministerin für Wirtschaft und Energie Gitta Connemann im Ausschuss für Wirtschaft und Energie des Deutschen Bundestages vom 25. Februar 2026 bestätigen, dass bis August dieses Jahres ein Konzept zur Grüngasquote vorgestellt werden soll und somit die Grüngasquote nicht Teil der Gesetzesnovelle des Gebäudeenergiegesetzes sein wird, die laut Eckpunkten bis Ostern dieses Jahres im Kabinett beschlossen werden und vor dem 1. Juli 2026 in Kraft treten soll, und wenn ja, mit der Reform welchen Gesetzes bzw. mit welcher Verordnung wird die Grüngasquote festgeschrieben, und kann die Bundesregierung bestätigen, dass die sie aktuell keine Kenntnisse über die Verfügbarkeit und die Kosten von grünen Gasen hat, und wenn nein, auf welcher Wissensbasis arbeitet die Bundesregierung während der Ausarbeitung der Novelle diesbezüglich, und wenn ja, bis wann plant die Bundesregierung, diese Kenntnis zu Kosten und Verfügbarkeit zu erlangen (bitte ggf. angeben, in welcher Form)?

Motion· Motie2025Z09354adopted

Motion by Member Van Nispen on algorithms that may use risk profiling and publish automated selection tools in the Algorithm Register

Original: Motie van het lid Van Nispen over algoritmes die mogelijk gebruikmaken van risicoprofilering en geautomatiseerde selectie-instrumenten in het Algoritmeregister publiceren

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 21 August 2026

Translated from Dutch

Motion by Member Van Nispen on algorithms that may use risk profiling and publish automated selection tools in the Algorithm Register

Motion· Motie2025Z17268adopted

Amended motion by member Dassen about switching to European, open standards-based digital alternatives for the digital infrastructure for 36800-61

Original: Gewijzigde motie van het lid Dassen over overstappen op Europese, op open standaarden gebaseerde digitale alternatieven voor de digitale infrastructuur t.v.v. 36800-61

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 21 August 2026

Translated from Dutch

Amended motion by member Dassen about switching to European, open standards-based digital alternatives for the digital infrastructure for 36800-61

Bill· HRH.R. 8790 (119th)referred

Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 August 2026

Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to support the development of next-generation geothermal systems, such as closed-loop geothermal systems in supercritical conditions. Specifically, the bill expands the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to modify and establish geothermal energy programs, such as programs concerning research and development, grants, and data management. DOE must support a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for next-generation geothermal systems. DOE may administer grants for carrying out certain focus areas of the program. DOE must also ensure that at least one Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) field research site has the capabilities to include next-generation geothermal testing. Additionally, DOE must provide grants for (1) the continuation and expansion of research, development, demonstration, testing, and commercial application activities applicable to FORGE sites; and (2) the establishment of a next-generation geothermal systems center of excellence. DOE must also provide grants to accelerate the development, testing, and implementation of innovative technologies to improve the commercial-readiness of geothermal energy projects using next-generation geothermal systems. DOE must expand its&nbsp;repository of geothermal drilling information to include publicly available subsurface data, including data reported as part of fossil fuel and mining operations. DOE must also periodically update the repository to improve its functionality and usability. The bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to commission the drilling of supercritical geothermal exploration boreholes in certain areas to provide control points for deep heat mapping and geothermal development.&nbsp;

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1438 (119th)passed

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 20 August 2026

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Bill· HRH.R. 7208 (119th)referred

PROTECT the Grid Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 August 2026

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1398 (119th)passed

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1383) commemorating the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts; and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 20 August 2026

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1383) commemorating the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the Working Families Tax Cuts; and for other purposes.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 1377 (119th)passed

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

United States · United States Congress · 20 August 2026

This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1181) to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9022) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8595) making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9237) to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, and other Federal laws, to improve benefits for veterans and the administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Bill· HRH.R. 7266 (119th)referred

Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 August 2026

Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 a program that provides cybersecurity-related assistance and funding to rural electric cooperatives and municipal or small, investor-owned electric utilities. The bill also revises methods of awarding support and expands protections for information shared under the program. This program, known as the Rural and Municipal Advanced Cybersecurity Grant and Technical Assistance Program, is administered by the Department of Energy (DOE). Current law requires DOE to provide technical assistance and funding under the program on a competitive basis; under the bill, assistance and funding may be provided on a competitive&nbsp;or noncompetitive basis. Current law also requires DOE to prioritize providing technical assistance and funding to certain entities, including entities that own defense critical electric infrastructure . The bill specifies that DOE must also prioritize entities that operate such infrastructure. (Defense critical electric infrastructure is electric infrastructure that (1) is located in the contiguous United States, and (2) serves a designated critical defense facility but is not owned or operated by the owner or operator of the critical facility.) Finally, the bill expands an existing protection against disclosure to cover all information shared under the program by or with the federal government or a state, tribal, or local government. This provision protects against disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act and other state, tribal, or local disclosure laws.

Record· Brief regering2026Z09432open

AccelerateEU – Energy Union

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 20 August 2026

AccelerateEU – Energy Union

Bill· Wetgeving2026Z14605open

Rules relating to the application of two-way contracts for the settlement of differences in implementation of Article 19d of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for other activities that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases (Act on the application of two-way contracts for the settlement of differences for climate and energy)

Original: Regels in verband met de toepassing van tweerichtingscontracten ter verrekening van verschillen ter uitvoering van artikel 19 quinquies van Verordening (EU) 2019/943 en ten behoeve van andere activiteiten die bijdragen aan de vermindering van broeikasgassen (Wet toepassing tweerichtingscontracten ter verrekening van verschillen voor klimaat en energie)

Netherlands · House of Representatives · 20 August 2026

Translated from Dutch

Rules relating to the application of two-way contracts for the settlement of differences in implementation of Article 19d of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 and for other activities that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases (Act on the application of two-way contracts for the settlement of differences for climate and energy)

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