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RepublicanBill · H.J.Res. 57· House(119-HJRES-57)

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".

Rep. Clyde
Age: 63 years
Georgia
Introduced
2/12/2025
Last activity
2/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Andrew Clyde
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 0
Energy
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution seeks to overturn a specific rule from the Department of the Interior. The rule in question involves updates regarding "Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-High Pressure High Temperature Updates." If passed, this resolution would provide for congressional disapproval under title 5 of the United States Code. Consequently, the rule would have no force or effect.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+1

    The resolution benefits energy industry stakeholders by preventing the implementation of the specified Department of the Interior rule.

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+1

    The reduction in federal regulatory oversight may benefit those in extractive industries often linked to rural economic development.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+1

    The resolution reduces regulatory burdens on energy operations in the outer continental shelf.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-2

    By overturning safety and operational updates for high pressure/high temperature oil and gas wells, the bill may indirectly hinder more regulated fossil fuel production.