This bill would permanently ban oil and gas drilling in Arctic Ocean waters off the U.S. coast by prohibiting the Department of Interior from issuing or renewing any leases or permits for exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or other minerals in these Arctic areas. The legislation would affect oil and gas companies that currently operate or seek to operate in Arctic waters, as well as states that might benefit from lease revenues. The bill contains no specific funding provisions or implementation timeline beyond its immediate prohibition upon enactment. Introduced by Representative Huffman and a bipartisan group of 12 other House members in April 2025, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources for consideration. The measure essentially overrides existing law to ensure no new Arctic drilling leases can be granted going forward.
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