All Roll Calls
Yes: 431 • No: 395
HR26119th Congress
Protecting American Energy Production Act
Sponsored By: Representative Pfluger
Passed House
Summary
Would prohibit the President from imposing a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing unless Congress specifically authorizes one. It also expresses that states should retain primary authority to regulate fracking on state and private lands.
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- States: Keeps state primacy for regulating hydraulic fracturing on state and private lands, reinforcing state control over how fracking is managed locally.
- Oil and gas producers: Limits the risk of a unilateral federal pause on fracking, so operations would not face a presidential moratorium unless Congress acts.
- Federal executive branch: Restricts the President's ability to halt fracking by executive action and makes any nationwide moratorium depend on congressional authorization.
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
No presidential fracking ban without Congress
This bill would bar the President from declaring a nationwide fracking moratorium unless Congress passes a law allowing it. The limit would apply regardless of other laws. If enacted, this could reduce sudden federal shutdowns of fracking operations. There are no new programs or funding, and it would take effect upon enactment.
States should lead fracking rules
This bill would state Congress’s view that states should lead fracking regulation on state and private land. It is a statement of preference, not a binding rule. It would not change current law or add funding. It would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Pfluger
TX • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
IN • R
Sponsored 1/7/2025
Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
OK • R
Sponsored 1/9/2025
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Sponsored 1/9/2025
Barr
KY • R
Sponsored 1/9/2025
Gonzales, Tony
TX • R
Sponsored 1/13/2025
Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
VA • R
Sponsored 1/13/2025
Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]
TX • R
Sponsored 1/22/2025
Goldman (TX)
TX • R
Sponsored 1/22/2025
Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]
PA • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Langworthy
NY • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
IN • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Haridopolos
FL • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]
OH • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Fedorchak
ND • R
Sponsored 2/4/2025
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]
TX • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
McGuire
VA • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]
AK • R
Sponsored 2/5/2025
Babin
TX • R
Sponsored 2/7/2025
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 2/7/2025
On Passage
Yes: 226 • No: 188
house vote • 2/7/2025
On Motion to Recommit
Yes: 205 • No: 207