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HR 544 United States House · 117th Congress

Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2021

Summary
Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing or renewing a lease or any other authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral in the Arctic Ocean, including the Beaufort Sea and Chukchi Sea Planning Areas.
Issues: ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyProhibits Arctic oil/gas drilling, directly restricting fossil fuel development in energy production areas.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits oil/gas drilling in Arctic Ocean, protecting sensitive ecosystems from environmental damage and climate impact.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jan 28, 2021 Last action Feb 19, 2021
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Committee
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Feb 19, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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Jan 28, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Jan 28, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 38 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Jared Huffman
Jared Huffman
DDemocratic
CA
2
Co
Photo of A. Donald McEachin
A. Donald McEachin
DDemocratic
VA
4
Co
Photo of Alan S. Lowenthal
Alan S. Lowenthal
DDemocratic
CA
47
Co
Photo of Andy Kim
Andy Kim
DDemocratic
NJ
n/a
Co
Photo of Ann M. Kuster
Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
NH
2
Co
Photo of Anna G. Eshoo
Anna G. Eshoo
DDemocratic
CA
16
Co
Photo of Betty McCollum
Betty McCollum
DDemocratic
MN
4
Co
Photo of Bill Foster
Bill Foster
DDemocratic
IL
11
Co
Photo of Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
NJ
12
Co
Photo of Brendan F. Boyle
Brendan F. Boyle
DDemocratic
PA
2
Co
Photo of Chellie Pingree
Chellie Pingree
DDemocratic
ME
1