What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
Protecting American Energy Production Act This bill prohibits the President from declaring a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing unless Congress authorizes the moratorium. The bill also expresses the sense of Congress that states should maintain primacy (authority) for the regulation of hydraulic fracturing for oil and natural gas production on state and private lands. Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a process to extract underground resources such as oil or gas from a geologic formation by injecting water, a propping agent (e.g., sand), and chemical additives into a well under enough pressure to fracture the formation.
Top Winners · Companies that benefit if HR.26 passes
50% confidence
The bill protects fracking, a key method for oil and gas production, from executive moratorium. ExxonMobil is a major operator in U.S. shale plays that rely on fracking. Confidence is lowered because the bill text does not name specific companies.
50% confidence
Chevron has significant U.S. shale assets (e.g., Permian Basin) dependent on fracking. The bill reduces risk of a federal fracking ban. Confidence is lowered because the bill text does not name specific companies.
50% confidence
EOG Resources is a large independent oil and gas producer with operations in U.S. shale basins where fracking is essential. The bill mitigates regulatory risk. Confidence is lowered because the bill text does not name specific companies.
50% confidence
ConocoPhillips is a major player in U.S. unconventional oil and gas production using fracking. The bill provides regulatory stability. Confidence is lowered because the bill text does not name specific companies.
Top winners identified by GovGreed LLM analysis.
Vote Breakdown · How Congress voted on HR.26
House
431-395
PASSED
Democrats
216 yea
186 nay
Republicans
208 yea
204 nay
Independents
7 yea
5 nay
⚠️ 12 members broke with party on this vote
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.26 pass?
HR.26 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: 29%.
What does HR.26 do?
Protecting American Energy Production Act This bill prohibits the President from declaring a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing unless Congress authorizes the moratorium. The bill also expresses the sense of Congress that states should maintain primacy (authority) for the regulation of hydraulic fracturing for oil and natural gas production on state and private lands. Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a process to extract underground resources such as oil or gas from a geologic formation by injecting water, a propping agent (e.g., sand), and chemical additives into a well under …
Who sponsored HR.26?
HR.26 was sponsored by August Pfluger (R-Texas).
What companies benefit from HR.26?
Top public companies expected to benefit: XOM, CVX, EOG. Affected sectors: energy.
Who voted against HR.26?
12 members broke with their party on this vote. Notably, Alma S. Adams (D) voted nay.
Full Bill Text
119 HR 26 EH: Protecting American Energy Production Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 26 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting American Energy Production Act . 2. Protecting American energy production (a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that States should maintain primacy for the regulation of hydraulic fracturing for oil and natural gas production on State and private lands. (b) Prohibition on declaration of a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not declare a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing unless such moratorium is authorized by an Act of Congress. Passed the House of Representatives February 7, 2025. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
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