HR108 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan BakerRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

ENCOURAGING THE ALABAMA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO BE PROACTIVE IN PROTECTING ALABAMA'S PROPANE INDUSTRY BY PRESERVING THE CONSUMER ENERGY CHOICE TO USE PROPANE AS A CLEAN FUEL ENERGY SOURCE.

Summary

A nonbinding House resolution urging Alabama’s federal lawmakers to actively protect propane as a clean, reliable energy option and preserve consumer choice to use propane.

What This Bill Does

If adopted, it states that propane is a clean-burning, abundant energy source that helps reduce greenhouse gases and air pollutants. It emphasizes propane's reliability, especially during extreme weather, as a heat and power source independent of the electric grid. It also requests the Alabama Congressional Delegation to be diligent and proactive in preserving and protecting consumers' access to propane and to oppose policies that could limit or eliminate its use.

Who It Affects

• Homeowners and businesses in Alabama that rely on propane as a clean energy source, who would benefit from policies that protect their ability to use propane.
• Propane industry stakeholders in Alabama (producers, distributors, and suppliers) whose business depends on ongoing support for propane energy and favorable policy environments.

Key Provisions

• Propane is recognized as a clean-burning energy source and an approved fuel under the 1990 Clean Air Act.
• Propane's reliability is highlighted, noting it can heat and power homes, businesses, and farms even when the electric grid is stressed.
• The resolution notes that U.S. propane production is ample and supports the idea that domestic production can help keep propane prices stable or lower relative to oil.
• The bill requests the Alabama Congressional Delegation to be diligent and proactive in preserving and protecting consumer energy choices for those who rely on propane, and to oppose energy policies that could limit or eliminate propane use.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Propane Industry, Encouraging the Protection of