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HR 9004 United States House · 117th Congress

To allow the Secretary of the Interior to authorize geological and geophysical surveys for offshore oil and gas exploration.

Summary
This bill requires the Department of the Interior to authorize certain geological and geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities. The surveys must cover areas of the Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf that are not subject to existing moratoria on oil and gas leasing. Authorized surveys are deemed to comply with applicable laws to protect marine mammals and endangered species.
Issues: ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill authorizes offshore oil/gas exploration, directly favoring fossil fuels over renewable energy development in energy production policies.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill authorizes offshore oil/gas exploration surveys, enabling fossil fuel development that increases environmental risks; requires existing environmental compliance but prioritizes industry access over protection.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Sep 2022
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Introduced Sep 28, 2022 Last action Sep 28, 2022
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Sep 28, 2022
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Sep 28, 2022
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Garret Graves
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