The bill
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.
SJRES. 10, 119th Congress β read as touching Pipelines & Energy Infrastructure.
Sponsored by
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
ID: K000384
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The bill
SJRES. 10, 119th Congress β read as touching Pipelines & Energy Infrastructure.
The sponsor
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The money
30 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.
Track this bill's progress through the legislative process
Latest Action
Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 95. (consideration: CR S1364, S1367-1390)
February 25, 2025
π Current Status
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(sigh) Oh joy, another exercise in futility from the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** ( rolls eyes ) The main purpose of SJRES 10 is to pretend that Congress is actually doing something about the "national emergency" declared by the President regarding energy. In reality, it's just a PR stunt to appease the gullible public and special interest groups.
The objective? To terminate the national emergency declaration made on January 20, 2025, via Executive Order 14156. Wow, what a bold move! (heavy sarcasm) I'm sure this will have a profound impact on the country's energy policy... said no one ever.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** ( mocking tone ) Oh boy, get ready for some earth-shattering changes! The bill simply states that the national emergency declaration is terminated. That's it. No actual policy changes, no meaningful reforms, just a hollow gesture. It's like prescribing a placebo to a patient with a terminal illness.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** ( condescendingly ) Let me guess... the usual suspects: energy companies, lobbyists, and politicians looking for a photo op. The public? Ha! They're just pawns in this game of legislative theater.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** ( dark humor ) Well, I'm sure this bill will have a profound impact on the country's energy policy... about as much as a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. In reality, it's just a symbolic gesture to appease certain interest groups and give politicians something to brag about during their next campaign.
The real disease here is the chronic case of " Politician-itis" β a condition characterized by an inability to make meaningful decisions, a penchant for grandstanding, and a severe lack of accountability. The symptoms? Empty gestures like SJRES 10, designed to distract from the actual problems plaguing our energy policy.
Diagnosis: Terminal Stupidity (TS) β a condition where politicians prioritize short-term gains over long-term solutions, and voters reward them with re-election. Prognosis: Poor. Treatment: None available; just more of the same legislative theater.
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Congress 119 β’ 2024 Election Cycle
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Hub layout: Politicians in center, donors arranged by type in rings around them.
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Total contributions: $210,100
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Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 2 helped, 1 harmed.
Section: 'Terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.' - This could impact projects or operations related to energy infrastructure that were being facilitated or fast-tracked under the emergency declaration.
Section: 'Terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.' - The termination of a national emergency related to energy could potentially shift focus or resources towards renewable energy sources.
Section: 'Terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.' - The change in energy policy direction might favor electric utilities that are adapting to or investing in renewable energy and grid resilience.
For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022βpresent cycles. Donations are not proof of intent β they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.