BAN Fossil Fuel Exports Act

This bill gives the President authority to prohibit new exports of U.S.-produced crude oil and natural gas, with limited exemptions for exports deemed consistent with national interest and the bill’s purpose. It directly affects U.S. fossil fuel producers and exporters by restricting new international shipments of these resources, though exemptions could apply based on export purpose, destination country, or other factors. The President may also restrict coal, petroleum products, and related equipment exports under the same framework. Implementation would follow existing export control procedures, with enforcement under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. The bill does not affect existing export contracts or historical trade with Canada and Mexico.