A bill to rescind Presidential memoranda on the withdrawal of certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf from oil or natural gas leasing.

1/16/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill 119 s 104 is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress that aims to rescind Presidential memoranda related to the withdrawal of certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf from oil or natural gas leasing. The bill specifically targets memoranda issued by the President that have restricted access to these areas for energy development.

If passed, this bill would effectively reverse the decisions made by the President regarding the leasing of these offshore areas for oil and natural gas exploration. This could potentially open up these areas for increased energy production and development.

Supporters of the bill argue that rescinding these memoranda would promote energy independence and create jobs in the energy sector. They believe that allowing access to these offshore areas for energy exploration would benefit the economy and reduce reliance on foreign sources of energy. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that opening up these areas for oil and gas leasing could have negative environmental impacts, such as oil spills and habitat destruction. They believe that protecting these areas from development is important for preserving marine ecosystems and combating climate change. Overall, Bill 119 s 104 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate between energy development and environmental conservation. Its outcome will have significant implications for the future of offshore energy exploration in the United States.
Congress
119

Number
S - 104

Introduced on
2025-01-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill 119 s 104 is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress that aims to rescind Presidential memoranda related to the withdrawal of certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf from oil or natural gas leasing. The bill specifically targets memoranda issued by the President that have restricted access to these areas for energy development.

If passed, this bill would effectively reverse the decisions made by the President regarding the leasing of these offshore areas for oil and natural gas exploration. This could potentially open up these areas for increased energy production and development.

Supporters of the bill argue that rescinding these memoranda would promote energy independence and create jobs in the energy sector. They believe that allowing access to these offshore areas for energy exploration would benefit the economy and reduce reliance on foreign sources of energy. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that opening up these areas for oil and gas leasing could have negative environmental impacts, such as oil spills and habitat destruction. They believe that protecting these areas from development is important for preserving marine ecosystems and combating climate change. Overall, Bill 119 s 104 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate between energy development and environmental conservation. Its outcome will have significant implications for the future of offshore energy exploration in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to rescind Presidential memoranda on the withdrawal of certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf from oil or natural gas leasing.

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Latest Action1/15/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.