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Restoring Oil and Gas Leasing on Outer Continental Shelf

This bill aims to cancel previous presidential decisions that prohibited oil and gas drilling in certain U.S. offshore areas. If passed, it could pave the way for renewed energy exploration and extraction, potentially impacting fuel prices and energy availability for citizens.
Key points
Nullifies presidential bans on oil and gas leasing in parts of the Outer Continental Shelf.
Opens up the possibility of resuming oil and gas exploration and extraction in the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic, Pacific, and Bering Sea.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_408
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Process start date: 2025-01-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To nullify the Presidential memoranda on the withdrawal of certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf from oil or natural gas leasing.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_408.

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 2025-01-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Nullifies presidential bans on oil and gas leasing in parts of the Outer Continental Shelf.
  • Opens up the possibility of resuming oil and gas exploration and extraction in the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic, Pacific, and Bering Sea.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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