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119-hjres-57119th Congress

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to "Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-High Pressure High Temperature Updates".

Sponsored By: Representative Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]

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Summary

Disapprove the Department of the Interior's 'High Pressure High Temperature' updates to offshore oil and gas rules. This joint resolution would prevent that Interior rule from taking effect and keep current Outer Continental Shelf oil, gas, and sulfur operations standards in place.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Blocks new offshore drilling rule

If enacted, this resolution would disapprove a new Interior Department rule on offshore oil and gas work in high-pressure, high-temperature wells. The cited rule is 89 Fed. Reg. 71076 (Aug. 30, 2024). The rule would have no force or effect. Prior regulations would stay in place. Offshore operators and contractors would avoid new compliance steps and costs tied to the rule. Coastal communities might lose protections the rule would have added. The change would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]

GA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]

    IL • R

    Sponsored 2/24/2025

  • Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 3/3/2025

  • Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 3/3/2025

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