HR. 133In Committee
Protecting American Energy Production Act
Prohibits a presidential moratorium on hydraulic fracturing unless Congress authorizes it and affirms state regulatory authority over fracking on state and private lands
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibits a presidential moratorium on hydraulic fracturing unless Congress authorizes it and affirms state regulatory authority over fracking on state and private lands
Key points
- Prohibit presidential fracking moratorium
- Express support for state regulatory primacy
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-03 — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCongressional-executive branch relationsEnergyMiningOil and gasPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsState and local government operations