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119th Congress · H.R. 26 · Final

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.

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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. PFLUGER:H.R. 26.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8The single subject of this legislation is:To prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulicfracturing.[Page H36]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] · [R-TX-11] · P000048
    Rep-TX-11 current · 3 terms · @RepPfluger · 6 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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P000048
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current
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August Pfluger
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August
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Lee
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Pfluger
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II
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null
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1978-12-28
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M

Current term (3 total)

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TX
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11
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Republican
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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2202 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4311
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2202 Rayburn House Office Building
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (6)

  • Communications and Technology (house) · house · rank 9
  • Counterterrorism and Intelligence (house) · house · Chairman · rank 1
  • Energy (house) · house · rank 6
  • Environment (house) · house · rank 8
  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce (house) · house · rank 15 · site
  • House Committee on Homeland Security (house) · house · rank 5 · site

Social media

District offices (6)

  • 505 E Jasper Drive, Pratt Learning and Leadership, Killeen, TX, 76541 · 254-669-6570 · 31.1020907,-97.73762819999999
  • 501 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX, 76801 · 325-646-1950 · 31.7197587,-98.9836734
  • 135 West Twohig Avenue, B, San Angelo, TX, 76903 · 325-659-4010 · 31.4599436,-100.4393926
  • 104 W. Sandstone St., County Annex, Llano, TX, 78643 · 325-247-2826 · 30.7489946,-98.67618069999999
  • 6 Desta Drive, Suite 2000, Midland, TX, 79705 · 432-687-2390 · 32.030402,-102.0855755
  • 1010 E 8th St., Ector County Courthouse, Administration Building, Odessa, TX, 79761 · 432-331-9667 · 31.8556867,-102.3613931

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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PFLUGER, AUGUST LEE II
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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11
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2024-11-20
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2024-11-20
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$3,189,023.09
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$2,631,404.34
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$2,881,724.29
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$0.00
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2025-01-01
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2026-06-30

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (18)

  • Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] · [R-IN-9] · H001093 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-07
    Rep-IN-9 current · 2 terms · @RepHouchin · 1 district office
  • Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] · [R-OK-5] · B000740 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
    Rep-OK-5 current · 3 terms · @RepBice · 1 district office
  • Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] · [R-NY-17] · L000599 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
    Rep-NY-17 current · 2 terms · @RepMikeLawler · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] · [R-KY-6] · B001282 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-09
    Rep-KY-6 current · 7 terms · @RepAndyBarr · 1 district office
  • Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23] · [R-TX-23] · G000594 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
    Rep-TX-23 current · 3 terms
  • Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] · [R-VA-6] · C001118 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-13
    Rep-VA-6 current · 4 terms · @RepBenCline · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] · [R-TX-26] · G000603 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-22
    Rep-TX-26 current · 1 term · @repbrandongill · 1 district office
  • Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12] · [R-TX-12] · G000601 · Co-sponsored 2025-01-22
    Rep-TX-12 current · 1 term · @RepCraigGoldman · 1 district office
  • Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9] · [R-PA-9] · M001204 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04
    Rep-PA-9 current · 4 terms · @RepMeuser · 7 district offices
  • Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] · [R-NY-23] · L000600 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04
    Rep-NY-23 current · 2 terms · @RepLangworthy · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] · [R-IN-4] · B001307 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04
    Rep-IN-4 current · 4 terms · @RepJimBaird · 1 district office
  • Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] · [R-FL-8] · H001099 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04
    Rep-FL-8 current · 1 term · @repharidopolos · 1 district office
  • Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] · [R-OH-6] · R000619 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04
    Rep-OH-6 current · 2 terms · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large] · [R-ND-0] · F000482 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04
    Rep-ND current · 1 term · @RepFedorchak · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] · [R-TX-14] · W000814 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-05
    Rep-TX-14 current · 7 terms · @TXRandy14 · 3 district offices
  • Rep. McGuire, John [R-VA-5] · [R-VA-5] · M001239 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-05
    Rep-VA-5 current · 1 term · @RepJohnMcGuire · 1 district office
  • Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large] · [R-AK-0] · B001323 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-05
    Rep-AK current · 1 term · @repnickbegich · 1 district office
  • Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] · [R-TX-36] · B001291 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-07
    Rep-TX-36 current · 6 terms · @RepBrianBabin · 4 district offices

Committees (3)

  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee [Senate Standing]
    2025-02-10T21:16:04ZReferred To
  • Natural Resources Committee [House Standing]
    2025-02-07T15:51:18ZUnknown
    2025-02-07T15:19:15ZUnknown
    2025-01-03T16:01:00ZReferred To
  • Energy and Commerce Committee [House Standing]
    2025-01-03T16:01:05ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (14)

  • 2025-02-10IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • 2025-02-07 10:59:36FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-02-07 10:59:34FloorH37100via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 188 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H561)
    VoteHouse roll 35 — source
  • 2025-02-07 10:59:34Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 188 (Roll no. 35).
    VoteHouse roll 35 — source
  • 2025-02-07 10:51:18FloorH36210via House floor actions
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 207 (Roll no. 34).
    VoteHouse roll 34 — source
  • 2025-02-07 10:19:27FloorH8A000via House floor actions
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  • 2025-02-07 10:19:15FloorH36200via House floor actions
    Mr. Casten moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H568)
  • 2025-02-07 10:18:52FloorH35000via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2025-02-07 09:20:21FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 26.
  • 2025-02-07 09:19:51FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 5. (consideration: CR H561-569)
  • 2025-01-03IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2025-01-03IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2025-01-03IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-03IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-07-11T02:38:25Z
    To prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing.
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2025-02-13T03:08:15Z
    Protecting American Energy Production Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2025-02-08T05:08:18Z
    Protecting American Energy Production Act
  • Display Title2025-01-30T10:53:20Z
    Protecting American Energy Production Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-01-30T10:53:17Z
    Protecting American Energy Production Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-01-30T10:48:21Z
    To prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing.

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

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Summaries

00 · 2025-01-03 · Introduced in House

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.

Related bills

  • HR 133 (119) Protecting American Energy Production Act
    Latest: 2025-01-03 — Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
    Relationship: Identical bill (via CRS)
  • HR 751 (117) Protecting American Energy Production Act
    Latest: 2021-03-01 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 1121 (118) Protecting American Energy Production Act
    Latest: 2024-03-21 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)
  • HR 150 (118) Protecting American Energy Production Act
    Latest: 2023-02-21 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
    Relationship: Cross-Congress related bill (via CRS)
  • HRES 5 (119) Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
    Latest: 2025-01-03 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    Relationship: Related bill (via House)

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