Pennsylvania SR374: 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.

What the bill says

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.

From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:

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. WHEREAS, This Commonwealth stands at the threshold of a major transformation in energy demand driven by the rapid expansion of electricity use, advanced manufacturing, cloud computing infrastructure and domestic industrial reshoring; and WHEREAS, This Commonwealth and its residents have a growing need and demand for reliable electricity generation and natural gas supply; and WHEREAS, As policymakers prepare for this new era of energy consumption, this Commonwealth's conventional oil and natural gas industry merits renewed examination as a strategic component of this Commonwealth's long-term energy future; and WHEREAS, While public focus has largely centered on large- scale unconventional shale development, this Commonwealth's conventional oil and natural gas industry continues to produce reliable domestic energy, support rural electric and gas infrastructure, sustain thousands of small businesses and working-class jobs and maintain legacy well systems and gathering networks; and WHEREAS, This Commonwealth's conventional oil and natural gas industry supplies specialty Pennsylvania grade crude oil that is essential to refining and manufacturing, contributes to local economies across rural parts of this Commonwealth and maintains infrastructure and production systems in regions where energy resiliency and localized supply …

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Sponsors

• Scott Hutchinson (R, 21) · primary sponsor
• Cris Dush (R, 25)

Latest actions

1. October 21, 2026: Reported as committed, Oct. 21, 2026
2. September 24, 2026: Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY, Sept. 24, 2026

Votes

• Senate Environmental Resources & Energy: Reported as Committed (October 21, 2026): 7 yea, 4 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SR374?

SR374 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): 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.

What does SR374 do?

In its own words: 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.

What is the status of SR374?

In committee as of October 21, 2026. Latest action: Reported as committed, Oct. 21, 2026 (October 21, 2026).

Who sponsored SR374?

Scott Hutchinson (R, 21), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SR374?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr374