**House Republicans Reject Bill to Safeguard Fracking**

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House Republicans Block Bill to Protect Fracking Practices

In a significant move, House Republicans rejected a bill aimed at safeguarding hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking. This bill sought to prevent the President from stopping fracking without specific approval from Congress.

Currently, fracking is an essential method for extracting oil and natural gas, and this bill would have helped ensure that states maintain control over how they regulate this process. If the bill had passed, any federal restrictions on fracking would have needed the go-ahead from Congress, providing additional security for energy producers and potentially increasing jobs in the oil and gas industry.

Supporters of the bill argued that it would stabilize the energy market, giving investors confidence to invest in fracking-related projects. By maintaining a steady supply of energy, it could also positively impact local economies.

However, during the voting session, the Republicans in the House decided to block this bill, meaning the proposal did not pass. This decision can lead to uncertainty for those in the energy sector, as the potential for sudden federal restrictions on fracking remains a possibility.

The result of this vote highlights the ongoing debate in Congress about how energy production should be managed and who gets to make important decisions regarding these resources.

This is a bill to stop any bans on using hydraulic fracturing, a method to extract oil and gas.

  1. The main point is that the President cannot declare a ban on hydraulic fracturing unless Congress approves it. This means that states will control their own rules about hydraulic fracturing.

  2. This law supports energy production by allowing hydraulic fracturing to continue, which can help keep energy supplies steady.

  3. It emphasizes that states have the main authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on their land.

  4. Overall, this bill aims to ensure that there are no sudden stops (moratoriums) to this energy-producing method without Congress's agreement.

412 votes

Yes

205

No

207

Not Voting

20

  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  2. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 188 (Roll no. 35).
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  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 188 (Roll no. 35).
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  4. On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 207 (Roll no. 34).
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  5. The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  6. Mr. Casten moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources.
  7. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 26.
  9. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5.
  10. Introduced in House

    This is a bill to stop any bans on using hydraulic fracturing, a method to extract oil and gas.

    1. The main point is that the President cannot declare a ban on hydraulic fracturing unless Congress approves it. This means that states will control their own rules about hydraulic fracturing.

    2. This law supports energy production by allowing hydraulic fracturing to continue, which can help keep energy supplies steady.

    3. It emphasizes that states have the main authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on their land.

    4. Overall, this bill aims to ensure that there are no sudden stops (moratoriums) to this energy-producing method without Congress's agreement.

  11. 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 for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  12. Introduced in House