Protecting American Energy Production Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to prevent the President from imposing a ban on hydraulic fracturing, a common technique used to extract oil and natural gas from the ground. It emphasizes that states should have the primary authority to regulate this practice on their own lands. The bill specifically states that Congress must authorize any moratorium on hydraulic fracturing, ensuring state control over this energy production method.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the President from declaring a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing.
- Establishes that states should maintain primacy in regulating hydraulic fracturing.
- Requires Congressional authorization for any moratorium on hydraulic fracturing.
Who is affected
- Oil and natural gas producers
- State governments
- Private landowners
- Energy industry
- Consumers
Notable changes
- Reinforces state authority over hydraulic fracturing regulation.
- Requires Congressional approval for any federal ban on hydraulic fracturing.
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