Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2022
Summary
Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2022 This bill limits oil and gas leasing in Arctic areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing or extending a lease or any other authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral in Arctic areas of the OCS. In addition, the bill declares that it is the policy of the United States that the Arctic Ocean should be managed for the best interests of the people of the United States, including by keeping fossil fuels in the ground to avoid the dangerous impacts of climate change.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Dec 20, 2022
Last action Dec 20, 2022
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2
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1
Dec 20, 2022
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
upper
Dec 20, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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