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Protecting Energy Production: Prohibiting Moratorium on Hydraulic Fracturing

This bill aims to prevent the President from imposing a nationwide ban on hydraulic fracturing unless authorized by Congress. This means that oil and natural gas production using hydraulic fracturing can continue, potentially affecting energy prices and fuel availability across the country.
Key points
The President cannot unilaterally ban hydraulic fracturing, ensuring stability in energy production.
States will maintain primary authority for regulating hydraulic fracturing on state and private lands, which may lead to varying regulations across states.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_150
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting American Energy Production Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_150.

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 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President cannot unilaterally ban hydraulic fracturing, ensuring stability in energy production.
  • States will maintain primary authority for regulating hydraulic fracturing on state and private lands, which may lead to varying regulations across states.
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. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Economy