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This bill, titled the "Future Generations Protection Act," aims to address climate change by implementing several significant restrictions on fossil fuel-related activities. The bill prohibits the emission of any greenhouse gas from new electric utility steam generating units, defining greenhouse gases to include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and several other specific gases. It also prevents the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from approving new LNG terminal applications, with an exception for projects that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the bill bans hydraulic fracturing (fracking) on all onshore and offshore lands within U.S. jurisdiction, with the ban taking effect on January 1, 2029. The legislation further restricts crude oil and natural gas exports, allowing exports only in very limited circumstances, such as specific exchanges with Canada and Mexico or for transportation convenience. The bill's findings emphasize the need to transition away from fossil fuels, with a focus on ensuring a just transition for workers and prioritizing environmental justice and racial equity in the process of moving toward renewable energy sources.

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