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Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-5305| Senate 
| Updated: 12/20/2022
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (6)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2022 This bill limits oil and gas leasing in Arctic areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing or extending a lease or any other authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral in Arctic areas of the OCS. In addition, the bill declares that it is the policy of the United States that the Arctic Ocean should be managed for the best interests of the people of the United States, including by keeping fossil fuels in the ground to avoid the dangerous impacts of climate change.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1523
Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2019
Feb 19, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-544
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Dec 20, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 20, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1523
    Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2019


  • February 19, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-544
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • December 20, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 20, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 117-544: Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2021

Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-5305| Senate 
| Updated: 12/20/2022
Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2022 This bill limits oil and gas leasing in Arctic areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing or extending a lease or any other authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral in Arctic areas of the OCS. In addition, the bill declares that it is the policy of the United States that the Arctic Ocean should be managed for the best interests of the people of the United States, including by keeping fossil fuels in the ground to avoid the dangerous impacts of climate change.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1523
Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2019
Feb 19, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-544
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Dec 20, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 20, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1523
    Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2019


  • February 19, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-544
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • December 20, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 20, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (6)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 117-544: Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted