LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Establishes the Energy Caucus in the Louisiana House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tehmi Chassion and 2 co-sponsors

Creates the Energy Caucus in the Louisiana House to focus on energy policy, including oil, gas, renewables, and nuclear power, for targeted discussion and legislation.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

Purpose and intent

Establishes and recognizes the Energy Caucus within the Louisiana House of Representatives.

Aims to provide a specialized forum to address matters related to the energy sector, including its multifaceted components such as fossil fuels, renewable energy, and nuclear power.

Acknowledges the energy sector as vital to Louisiana’s economy and notes that many representatives have worked in or have an interest in promoting the energy industry.

Key provisions and changes

Creation and recognition of the Energy Caucus in the Louisiana House of Representatives.

Eligibility for membership: any member of the House who works in, has worked in, or has an interest in promoting the energy sector may be a member of the Energy Caucus.

The resolution designates the caucus as a subject-specific group to focus on energy-related policy discussions, legislation, and issues.

Who is affected

Members of the Louisiana House of Representatives: eligibility to join the Energy Caucus is based on prior or current work in the energy sector or an interest in energy promotion.

The broader energy policy landscape in Louisiana, to the extent the caucus influences agenda setting, hearings, or recommendations related to energy issues.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Read by title and lies over under the rules as of May 19, 2026 (indicative of initial or early-stage consideration in the legislative process).

No explicit fiscal impact, funding provisions, or procedural timelines (such as term limits or expiration) are included in the text provided.

The measure is a House Resolution (not a bill to enact law), meaning it creates an internal caucus without directly changing statutes.

Potential impact and considerations

If adopted, the Energy Caucus could facilitate specialized dialogue, research, and targeted legislation related to oil, gas, renewable energy, and nuclear power in Louisiana.

Could influence committee focus, expert testimony, and stakeholder engagement on energy policy.

May help organize lawmakers around energy industry priorities, potentially affecting lobbying dynamics and policy development in the energy sector.

Note: The document provided is a House Resolution establishing a caucus and does not amend statutes or allocate funds.