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RepublicanBill · H.R. 606· House(119-HR-606)

Energy Opportunities for All Act

Rep. Crane
Age: 46 years
Arizona
Introduced
1/22/2025
Last activity
1/22/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Elijah Crane
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 0
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the Energy Opportunities for All Act. It aims to nullify Public Land Order No. 7923. This specific order relates to the withdrawal of public lands surrounding the Chaco Culture National Historical Park boundary in San Juan County, New Mexico, from mineral entry. By passing this act, the order would have no force or effect.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+4

    The bill benefits energy and mineral companies by opening previously withdrawn lands for entry.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+3

    Opening lands for mineral entry can lead to increased activity in the energy and mining sectors.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3

    Allowing mineral entry in San Juan County may bring economic development to local rural communities.

The opposite

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?-6

    The bill nullifies protections for lands surrounding the Chaco Culture National Historical Park, which holds deep cultural significance for Native Americans.

  • Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-4

    Nullifying the withdrawal of lands from mineral entry likely increases the potential for fossil fuel extraction.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?-3

    The bill reverses previous land withdrawals intended to protect public lands near the Chaco Culture National Historical Park.