Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2022
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 20, 2022)
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.
What just happenedDec 20, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateDec 20, 2022
- Dec 20, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Dec 20, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate