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SR 374PENNSYLVANIASession 2025-2026State Billin committee

Pennsylvania Senate directs commission to study conventional oil and gas industry role in energy demand

Original title: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study and issue findings and recommendations on the strategic importance of this Commonwealth's conventional oil and natural gas industry in resolving the growing demand for energy in this Commonwealth.

Last action · October 21, 2026: Reported as committed, Oct. 21, 2026Sponsors: Scott Hutchinson and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

The Pennsylvania Senate directs the to study and report on the strategic importance of the state's industry in meeting growing energy demands within 12 months.

Why it matters

The study will examine how conventional energy production impacts rural economies, electricity generation, and statutory policies affecting small operators across the Commonwealth.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Joint State Government Commission

The commission is assigned the duty to conduct the study and issue a report to the General Assembly within 12 months.

Directly affected

Small conventional operators

Their operations and the impact of statutory and regulatory policies upon them will be specifically reviewed by the study.

Directly affected

Rural workforce

Economic and workforce implications associated with the industry will be examined.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What entity is responsible for conducting the study?

The is directed by the Senate resolution to conduct the study.

When is the report due to the General Assembly?

The report and its findings are due no later than 12 months after the adoption of the resolution.

What specific topics must the study cover?

The study must cover economic contributions, future electricity generation demand, impact on small operators, domestic production capacity, supply chain benefits, differences between conventional and unconventional operations, rural workforce implications, and infrastructure reliability planning.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Oct 21, 2026SenateCommittee
Reported as committed, Oct. 21, 2026
Sep 24, 2026SenateCommittee
Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, Sept. 24, 2026

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