HR 26 · in committee · significant
Protecting American Energy Production Act
- climate
What this bill does
- The bill prevents the President from banning hydraulic fracturing without Congress approval.
- Oil and gas producers and states regulating energy extraction are affected.
- The bill has no direct cost and takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How would requiring congressional approval for fracking bans affect the speed at which environmental or public health concerns can be addressed?
- 02
Which stakeholders—energy companies, states, or environmental groups—would gain or lose influence over drilling decisions under this framework?
- 03
What evidence exists that executive fracking bans have caused economic harm, and is preventing future bans the most effective way to address those concerns?
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Sponsor · R-TX-11
August Pfluger
Citizen cosponsors
0
In Congress
18/ 435
House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-02-10
Joining the bill
Erin Houchin
R-IN-9
Andy Barr
R-KY-6
Michael Lawler
R-NY-17
Stephanie I. Bice
R-OK-5
Tony Gonzales
R-TX-23
Ben Cline
R-VA-6
Brandon Gill
R-TX-26
Craig A. Goldman
R-TX-12
Julie Fedorchak
R-ND
Mike Haridopolos
R-FL-8
Nicholas A. Langworthy
R-NY-23
Daniel Meuser
R-PA-9
+ 6 more
Legislative timeline
2025-02-10 · senate · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2025-02-07 · house · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-02-07 · house · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 188 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H561)
2025-02-07 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 188 (Roll no. 35).
2025-02-07 · house · Floor
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 207 (Roll no. 34).
2025-02-07 · house · Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
2025-02-07 · house · Floor
Mr. Casten moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H568)
2025-02-07 · house · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2025-02-07 · house · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 26.
2025-02-07 · house · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H561-569)
2025-01-03 · house · IntroReferral
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.
2025-01-03 · house · IntroReferral
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.
2025-01-03 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-01-03 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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