**House Passes Bill to Empower States on Fracking Regulations**

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House Passes Bill to Support Hydraulic Fracturing

The House of Representatives voted to support a new bill that will have a big impact on how energy is produced in the United States. This bill, called the "Protecting American Energy Production Act," was approved mainly by Republicans.

The main goal of this bill is to protect a method of energy production called hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. This technique is used to extract oil and natural gas from the ground. The bill stops the President from suddenly banning fracking unless Congress agrees first. This means that states will have more power to make their own rules about fracking on state and private land without worrying about the federal government stepping in.

By ensuring that fracking can continue without fear of a sudden ban, the bill aims to keep the energy market stable. This stability can lead to job growth in the oil and natural gas industries, which may help boost local economies. With less uncertainty in the energy field, investors are more likely to put their money into new projects related to hydraulic fracturing.

This bill is important because it decides who gets to make the rules regarding energy production. For people involved in the oil and natural gas fields, or anyone curious about how energy is developed in their community, this legislative decision is a significant change. By giving more control to the states, energy production may become more reliable in our everyday lives.

In summary, the House passed the bill to support fracking, putting more decision-making power into the hands of states. This move is expected to help energy production and create jobs in the industry.

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.

414 votes

Yes

226

No

188

Not Voting

19

  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