Bill · S. 460· Senate(119-S-460)

Supporting Made in America Energy Act

Age: 64 years

Montana

Introduced: 2/6/2025
Last activity: 2/6/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsored by: Steve Daines
Cosponsors: - 11 - 0

Energy

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Supporting Made in America Energy Act" aims to promote domestic energy production by mandating specific oil and natural gas lease sales. It requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct at least four annual onshore lease sales in several specified states. For offshore production, the bill mandates at least two annual lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico region starting in fiscal year 2026. It also directs a minimum of six offshore lease sales in the Cook Inlet Planning Area in Alaska over a 10-year period. Additionally, the bill extends the moratorium on oil and gas leasing in the eastern Gulf of Mexico through December 31, 2035. Finally, the Act prohibits the President from unilaterally pausing or delaying federal energy mineral leasing processes without congressional approval.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill provides a predictable and mandatory schedule for energy lease sales, benefiting energy companies and contractors.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The mandate for frequent onshore and offshore lease sales is likely to stimulate energy sector employment.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
The required onshore lease sales in states like Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota will likely benefit rural energy-producing communities.

The opposite

Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-6
The bill mandates increased oil and gas production, which facilitates continued fossil fuel reliance instead of a transition away from carbon.
Does this give the federal government more power?-3
The bill limits the President's executive authority to pause or delay energy leasing processes without congressional approval.