Remove federal restrictions on the production of oil and natural gas in the United States.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Protecting American Energy Production Act?
The bill H.R. 133 has remained in the House Natural Resources and Energy and Commerce committees since January 2, 2025. Committee leaders must decide to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills fail to advance because committees choose not to take action. This outcome is common as the vast majority of bills never receive a committee vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Protecting American Energy Production Act (H.R. 133 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 150 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 150 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Lauren Boebert (R-CO)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.