House returns to vote on flurry of energy bills, resolutions

By Nico Portuondo, Garrett Downs, Kelsey Brugger | 11/17/2025 06:35 AM EST

The floor agenda includes Congressional Review Act resolutions to undo Biden administration actions.

Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) speaks with reporters.

Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) is sponsoring "Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act." Francis Chung/POLITICO

The House’s long-awaited return to regular session this week will come a flurry of votes on energy and environment legislation.

The chamber is set for a rare five-day workweek as GOP leaders try to plow through a backlog of energy priorities after a record-breaking government shutdown.

They have queued up votes on measures to lift restrictions on liquefied natural gas exports and expand domestic refining capacity amid rising energy costs.

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Lawmakers will also take up several Congressional Review Act resolutions targeting Biden-era environmental initiatives, including protections for certain drilling areas in Alaska.

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