DemocratBill · H.R. 8919· House(119-HR-8919)

To nullify the decision and order of the Endangered Species Committee with respect to certain oil and gas activities, and for other purposes.

Rep. Beyer
Age: 76 years
Virginia
Introduced
5/20/2026
Last activity
5/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Donald Beyer
Cosponsors
Democrat - 22Republican - 0
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to nullify a specific decision and order made by the Endangered Species Committee on March 31, 2026. It prohibits the use of Federal funds to implement, administer, or enforce that specific decision or order. Additionally, the bill prevents the Endangered Species Committee from issuing new decisions or orders that exempt the Gulf of America Oil and Gas Activities from the requirements of the Endangered Species Act for a 3-year period. It ensures that the requirements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 in effect on March 30, 2026, continue to apply to these activities.

Yes

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5

    The bill ensures that the requirements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 continue to apply to oil and gas activities in the Gulf of America.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-3

    By preventing exemptions for oil and gas activities, the bill maintains regulatory barriers that could limit production expansion.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?-2

    The maintenance of strict Endangered Species Act requirements may limit industrial expansion in coastal and rural areas.