Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case fo…
The bill bars the President from declaring a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing unless Congress enacts a law authorizing that moratorium. It includes a "sense of Congress" statement that states should retain primacy to regulate hydraulic fracturing on state and private lands.
Progressives stress environmental and public-health limitations imposed by the bill
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill clearly states a short, direct legal rule that limits Presidential authority regarding moratoria on hydraulic fracturing, but it provides minimal drafting detail beyond that single prohibition.
The bill bars the President from declaring a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing unless Congress enacts a law authorizing that moratorium.
It includes a "sense of Congress" statement that states should retain primacy to regulate hydraulic fracturing on state and private lands.
Low-to-moderate likelihood: simple text helps but high political sensitivity and Senate hurdles reduce prospects absent wide bipartisan support.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill clearly states a short, direct legal rule that limits Presidential authority regarding moratoria on hydraulic fracturing, but it provides minimal drafting detail beyond that single prohibition. Key definitional, integrative, and accountability elements that would commonly accompany a statute constraining executive action are absent.
Progressives stress environmental and public-health limitations imposed by the bill
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Progressives stress environmental and public-health limitations imposed by the bill
Likely opposed: the bill restricts executive authority to halt fracking and emphasizes state primacy over federal action.
It would be seen as blocking a tool the federal government could use to protect public health, environment, or meet climate commitments.
Mixed view: values predictability and state roles but worries about constraining emergency federal powers and separation-of-powers.
Would want clearer scope, exceptions, and cost-benefit or legal analysis before full support.
Supportive: seen as protecting domestic energy production, preventing executive overreach, and reinforcing state primacy.
It is framed as ensuring predictable rules for energy investment and jobs.
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Reached or meaningfully advanced
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Low-to-moderate likelihood: simple text helps but high political sensitivity and Senate hurdles reduce prospects absent wide bipartisan support.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Progressives stress environmental and public-health limitations imposed by the bill
Low-to-moderate likelihood: simple text helps but high political sensitivity and Senate hurdles reduce prospects absent wide bipartisan sup…
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill clearly states a short, direct legal rule that limits Presidential authority regarding moratoria on hydraulic fracturing, but it provides minimal drafting detail beyo…
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