HR71 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Alan BakerRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: ENCOURAGING THE ALABAMA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PROTECT ALABAMA'S PROPANE INDUSTRY FROM EFFORTS OF THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO ELIMINATE CONSUMERS' CHOICES.
Summary: A non-binding House resolution urging Alabama’s federal lawmakers to protect propane access against federal actions that could limit consumers’ choices.
What This Bill Does
The bill presents propane as a reliable, domestically produced, and clean-energy option and states that the Biden administration may try to limit or eliminate propane use. It asks the Alabama Congressional Delegation to be vigilant and proactive in opposing such federal actions to protect propane customers, including homeowners and businesses.

Who It Affects
Propane consumers in Alabama (homeowners, businesses, and farms) who rely on propane for heating and power.
Alabama propane industry (producers, distributors, and retailers) whose ability to serve customers could be impacted by federal policy.

Key Provisions
Propane is described as a byproduct of natural gas processing and oil refining.
Propane is identified as an approved clean fuel listed in the 1990 Clean Air Act.
Using propane is noted to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants compared to gasoline or fuel oil.
The resolution asks the Alabama Congressional Delegation to be vigilant and proactive to block federal actions that would limit propane use by homeowners and businesses.
This is a non-binding resolution and does not by itself change Alabama law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Alabama's Propane Industry HR