Protecting American Energy Production Act
Rep. Boebert Introduces Bill to Prevent Any President From Banning Fracking Without Congressional Approval
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the House Committees on Natural Resources and Energy and Commerce for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While this bill will likely pass the House with Republican support, it faces a very difficult path in the Senate where environmental policies are deeply divided along party lines.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Farmers and ranchers in energy-producing regions often lease mineral rights for fracking operations, providing a significant income stream. By preventing a presidential moratorium, this bill protects that revenue source. However, some farmers and ranchers near fracking sites have raised concerns about water contamination and land use impacts, so the inability to halt fracking quickly could also be a downside for those affected.
“the President may not declare a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing unless such moratorium is authorized by an Act of Congress.”
State Impacts
Milestones
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protecting American Energy Production Act
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