The Republican-controlled House passed the “Protecting American Energy Production Act” with a 226-188 vote, preventing future administrations from banning oil and gas drilling without Congress’s approval. The bill, introduced by Rep. August Pfluger, prohibits the president from imposing a fracking moratorium without Congress’s consent. Pfluger criticized President Biden’s energy policies, particularly his ban on drilling across 625 million acres of coastal and offshore waters. If signed into law, the bill would protect fracking from future bans. Additionally, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum launched reviews of Biden’s energy policies, aiming to reduce restrictions on energy development.
