HR 513

This bill, the Offshore Lands Authorities Act of 2025, aims to limit the President’s ability to restrict offshore mineral development on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). It specifically nullifies several past presidential memoranda and executive orders that had previously limited leasing and development. The bill establishes limits on the size and duration of withdrawals, requires congressional approval for significant withdrawals, and mandates assessments before a withdrawal can be made, ensuring consideration of economic, energy, and national security impacts. Furthermore, it provides a process for Congress to disapprove withdrawals through a joint resolution.