House Republicans Shut Down Democrats! - Passes Major Bill 266 to 188 - REVERSED!
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting American Energy Production Act by a vote of 266-188. The legislation would prevent future presidents from declaring a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, unless Congress explicitly authorizes such a ban.
All Republican members voted in favor of the bill, while 118 Democrats voted against it. The measure was sponsored by Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas), who stated that the legislation addresses concerns stemming from policies implemented during the Biden administration. “When President Biden took office, his administration took a ‘whole of government’ approach to wage war on American energy production, pandering to woke environmental extremists and crippling this thriving industry,” Pfluger said in a statement after the vote. “My legislation that passed today is a necessary first step in reversing Biden’s war on energy by preventing the federal government from banning the use of hydraulic fracturing.”
The bill follows several executive actions taken by former President Joe Biden, including a ban on future oil and gas drilling across 625 million acres of coastal and offshore waters issued in the final weeks of his term.
In related energy policy developments earlier this month, the House approved legislation by a vote of 213-184 aimed at accelerating federal permitting for interstate natural gas pipelines. That measure, known as the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act, would designate the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as the lead agency for pipeline permitting reviews and allow it to incorporate water quality assessments into its environmental review process rather than awaiting separate state certifications under the Clean Water Act. Supporters argue that state-level certifications have frequently caused multi-year delays.
The House also passed the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act with bipartisan support. Both bills are part of a broader congressional push for permitting reform to expand energy infrastructure and address rising electricity demand driven in part by the rapid growth of data centers nationwide. Proponents maintain that faster permitting processes could increase energy supply, enhance market competition, and help lower household energy costs.
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Separately, Energy Secretary Chris Wright addressed recent fluctuations in gasoline prices amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. In remarks on Friday, Wright indicated that prices could begin to decline within weeks despite a temporary spike linked to the escalation. He described Iran as having been an “escalator of energy prices for 47 years” and characterized current U.S.-Israeli military operations as an effort to end Iran’s ability to disrupt global energy markets. Iran has taken steps to threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint that handles approximately 20 percent of global petroleum liquids consumption.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran is “totally defeated” two weeks into the conflict and indicated that the Islamic Republic is seeking a deal, though he stated it would not be one he would accept. The developments reflect ongoing partisan divisions over energy policy, presidential authority, and national security considerations related to global oil markets.
