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Protecting American Energy Production Act
3/25/2024, 10:45 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1121
Bill 118 hr 1121, also known as the Protecting American Energy Production Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote and protect energy production in the United States.
The bill includes provisions that aim to streamline the permitting process for energy projects on federal lands, such as oil and gas drilling and mining. It also seeks to limit the ability of the federal government to impose regulations that could hinder energy production.
Additionally, the Protecting American Energy Production Act includes measures to increase domestic energy production, reduce reliance on foreign sources of energy, and create jobs in the energy sector. The bill has received support from industry groups and lawmakers who believe that promoting energy production is crucial for national security and economic growth. Critics of the bill argue that it prioritizes the interests of the energy industry over environmental protection and public health. They are concerned that the bill could lead to increased pollution, habitat destruction, and other negative impacts on the environment. Overall, the Protecting American Energy Production Act is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over the balance between energy production and environmental conservation in the United States. It remains to be seen whether the bill will ultimately be passed into law.
The bill includes provisions that aim to streamline the permitting process for energy projects on federal lands, such as oil and gas drilling and mining. It also seeks to limit the ability of the federal government to impose regulations that could hinder energy production.
Additionally, the Protecting American Energy Production Act includes measures to increase domestic energy production, reduce reliance on foreign sources of energy, and create jobs in the energy sector. The bill has received support from industry groups and lawmakers who believe that promoting energy production is crucial for national security and economic growth. Critics of the bill argue that it prioritizes the interests of the energy industry over environmental protection and public health. They are concerned that the bill could lead to increased pollution, habitat destruction, and other negative impacts on the environment. Overall, the Protecting American Energy Production Act is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over the balance between energy production and environmental conservation in the United States. It remains to be seen whether the bill will ultimately be passed into law.
Congressional Summary of HR 1121
Protecting American Energy Production Act
This bill prohibits the President from declaring a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing unless Congress authorizes the moratorium. The bill also expresses the sense of Congress that states should maintain primacy for the regulation of hydraulic fracturing for oil and natural gas production on state and private lands.
Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a process to extract underground resources such as oil or gas from a geologic formation by injecting water, a propping agent (e.g., sand), and chemical additives into a well under enough pressure to fracture the formation.Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill HR 1121
Bill HR 1121 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 21, 2024. Bill HR 1121 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 21, 2023. Bill HR 1121's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of March 21, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1121
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
58Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
58Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1121
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional-executive branch relations
- Mining
- Oil and gas
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- State and local government operations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1121
Protecting American Energy Production Act
Protecting American Energy Production Act
To prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing.
Protecting American Energy Production Act
Protecting American Energy Production Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1121
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