Sen. Joni Ernst pushes GRAIN DRY Act to bolster propane in agriculture
June 5, 2025 By Chris Markham
The legislation would provide loan access for propane storage under the USDA’s Farm Storage Facility Loan Program.
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Bill accelerates permitting process for energy projects
August 14, 2024 By Brian Richesson
The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 looks to put energy projects on a faster track.
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GRAIN DRY Act would provide loan access for propane storage
March 16, 2023 By Brian Richesson
Four members of Congress are backing bipartisan and bicameral legislation that would include propane storage under the farm storage facility loan program.
Read More Legislation emerges to prevent future propane shortages
August 1, 2014 By LP Gas
The Senate introduced a bill to address the causes of last winter’s propane shortage and provide solutions to…
Read More Reliable Home Heating Act signed into law, streamlines hours-of-service process
July 1, 2014 By LP Gas
President Barack Obama signed the Reliable Home Heating Act into law on June 30, the National Propane Gas…
Read More Stimulus includes favorable provisions for propane
February 12, 2009 By LP Gas
One day after the Senate passed its version of the economic stimulus package, House and Senate negotiators reached an agreement between the two bills.
Read More Fall outlook includes lengthy lineup
October 1, 2007 By Lisa Bontempo
In a recent conversation, EIA energy analyst Dave Hinton said that unlike last year, there is no propane inventory safety net this year.
Read More Congress’ latest activities are high-energy
August 1, 2007 By Lisa Bontempo
Trying to stay updated on energy legislation this year is no small task as hundreds of legislators working through dozens of committees put their mark on what the Democratic leadership hopes will be comprehensive energy legislation.
Read More Party ideals, legislative realities collide
February 1, 2007 By Lisa Bontempo
Last month’s column highlighted the Democrats’ hope for swift passage of their priorities compared with some of the hard realities of legislating.
Read More The dog days of summer
August 1, 2006 By Lisa Bontempo
It’s the dog days of August in Washington, and Congress has closed up shop and gone home for their annual August recess. Congress plans to return on Sept. 5 and has a lot of unfinished business that may be of interest to the propane industry and those working in it.
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