Bill · H.R. 2848· House(119-HR-2848)

Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2025

Age: 62 years

California

Introduced: 4/10/2025
Last activity: 4/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by: Jared Huffman
Cosponsors: - 16 - 0

Energy

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the ``Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2025''. It aims to prohibit drilling in the Arctic Ocean. Specifically, it seeks to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. The amendment would prevent the Secretary of the Interior from issuing or extending leases for mineral exploration or production in certain areas. These prohibited areas are defined as Arctic areas of the outer Continental Shelf.

Yes· 3 of 10

Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+8
The bill provides significant environmental protection by preventing drilling in the sensitive Arctic ecosystem.
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?+8
The bill explicitly stops the production of new oil and gas in the Arctic Ocean.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+7
Prohibiting Arctic drilling helps prevent future carbon emissions from fossil fuel extraction.

The opposite· 3 of 6

Would union members be better off under this?-4
Energy sector unions may face job losses due to the drilling prohibition.
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
Energy sector business owners will lose potential revenue from Arctic leases.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?-2
Communities reliant on energy extraction may experience economic downturns.