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RepublicanBill · H.R. 408· House(119-HR-408)

To nullify the Presidential memoranda on the withdrawal of certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf from oil or natural gas leasing.

Rep. Arrington
Age: 54 years
Texas
Introduced
1/15/2025
Last activity
1/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Jodey Arrington
Cosponsors
None
Energy
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to nullify specific Presidential memoranda regarding the withdrawal of certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf from oil or natural gas leasing. It specifically targets two memoranda issued on January 6, 2025. One memorandum relates to the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic, and Pacific areas. The other memorandum relates to the Northern Bering Sea Climate Resilience Area. By passing this bill, these withdrawals would have no force or effect.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+3

    By allowing oil and gas leasing to continue, the bill supports job creation in the energy sector.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+3

    The bill benefits energy companies and businesses involved in the extraction and transport of natural resources.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2

    The bill facilitates energy production which can lower operational costs for businesses reliant on energy.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-5

    The bill reverses withdrawals intended to limit fossil fuel extraction, thereby encouraging more production.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-2

    The bill uses legislative authority to override presidential executive actions regarding land use.