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Prohibiting Moratoria on Energy and Mineral Extraction on Federal Lands

This act aims to prevent the President from unilaterally halting the issuance of permits for oil, gas, coal, and critical mineral extraction on federal lands. This means future decisions regarding access to energy and mineral resources will require Congressional approval, potentially impacting energy prices and raw material availability.
Key points
The President will be prohibited from independently stopping new permits for oil, gas, coal, and mineral extraction on federal lands.
Any decision to halt extraction will require Congressional approval, potentially influencing national energy policy.
The act nullifies previous executive orders related to suspending leasing and permitting, which could lead to increased activity in the energy sector.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_859
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Process start date: 2021-02-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting American Energy Jobs Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_859.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President will be prohibited from independently stopping new permits for oil, gas, coal, and mineral extraction on federal lands.
  • Any decision to halt extraction will require Congressional approval, potentially influencing national energy policy.
  • The act nullifies previous executive orders related to suspending leasing and permitting, which could lead to increased activity in the energy sector.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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