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To nullify the Presidential memoranda on the withdrawal of certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf from oil or natural gas leasing.

USA119th CongressHR-408| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2025
Jodey C. Arrington

Jodey C. Arrington

Republican Representative

Texas

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to nullify two Presidential memoranda , both issued on January 6, 2025, which currently prevent oil and natural gas leasing in designated offshore areas. Specifically, the legislation targets memoranda that withdrew certain regions of the Outer Continental Shelf from such leasing activities. One memorandum pertains to significant portions of the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic, and Pacific areas, while the other focuses on the Northern Bering Sea Climate Resilience Area. By rendering these memoranda without force or effect, the bill would effectively reopen these vast offshore territories for potential oil and natural gas exploration and development.
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Jan 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • January 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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To nullify the Presidential memoranda on the withdrawal of certain areas of the outer Continental Shelf from oil or natural gas leasing.

USA119th CongressHR-408| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2025
This bill seeks to nullify two Presidential memoranda , both issued on January 6, 2025, which currently prevent oil and natural gas leasing in designated offshore areas. Specifically, the legislation targets memoranda that withdrew certain regions of the Outer Continental Shelf from such leasing activities. One memorandum pertains to significant portions of the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic, and Pacific areas, while the other focuses on the Northern Bering Sea Climate Resilience Area. By rendering these memoranda without force or effect, the bill would effectively reopen these vast offshore territories for potential oil and natural gas exploration and development.
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Timeline
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • January 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jodey C. Arrington

Jodey C. Arrington

Republican Representative

Texas

Natural Resources Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted