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Overturn Biden’s Offshore Energy Ban Act

2/13/2025, 3:24 PM

Summary of Bill S 104

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.

Congressional Summary of S 104

Overturn Biden’s Offshore Energy Ban Act

This bill nullifies two presidential memoranda that were published on January 6, 2025, including (1) the Memorandum on the Withdrawal of Certain Areas of the United States Outer Continental Shelf from Oil or Natural Gas Leasing, relating to the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic, and Pacific areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS); and (2) the Memorandum on the Withdrawal of Certain Areas of the United States Outer Continental Shelf from Oil or Natural Gas Leasing, relating to the Bering Sea areas of the OCS. The memoranda prohibited the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) from issuing offshore leases for the exploration, development, or production (i.e., offshore drilling) of oil or natural gas in those areas.

This bill reverses the withdrawal to allow BOEM to issue leases in those areas.

Current Status of Bill S 104

Bill S 104 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2025. Bill S 104 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 15, 2025.  Bill S 104's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of January 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 104

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 104

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 104

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