H.R. 26 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Protecting American Energy Production Act
H.R. 26 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 3, 2025, sponsored by August Pfluger with 18 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Energy
- Groups that lobbied
- 2
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
August Pfluger (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 18 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2025
- Passed the HouseFeb 7, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Feb 10, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Feb 7, 2025 · Passed226–188 - On Motion to Recommit
House · Feb 7, 2025 · Failed205–207
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Protecting American Energy Production ActHouse · Feb 7, 2025
- Protecting American Energy Production ActHouse · Feb 7, 2025
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Who lobbied on it
2 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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