PADE Act
Bill: H.R.6886 | Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. (R-OH)
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
Powering America through Domestic Energy Act or the PADE Act
This bill requires the President to prohibit the importation of crude oil and petroleum products from Russia. In addition, the bill requires the President to obtain congressional approval before (1) declaring a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing, or (2) withdrawing federal land from oil and gas leasing under mineral leasing laws.

To prohibit the importation of crude oil and petroleum products from 
            the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ``Powering America through Domestic 
Energy Act'' or the ``PADE Act''.

SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION OF CRUDE OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 
              FROM THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION.

    (a) In General.--Effective beginning on the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the President shall prohibit the importation of crude oil 
and petroleum products from the Russian Federation.
    (b) Regulations.--The President shall promulgate such regulations 
as may be necessary and appropriate to carry out this section.

SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON DECLARATION OF A MORATORIUM ON HYDRAULIC 
              FRACTURING.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not 
declare a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing unless such 
moratorium is authorized by an Act of Congress.

SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND FROM OIL AND GAS 
              LEASING.

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not 
withdraw any Federal land from oil and gas leasing under any of the 
mineral leasing laws unless such withdrawal has been authorized by an 
Act of Congress.

SEC. 5. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

    It is the sense of Congress that the United States should support, 
and not limit access to, all domestic sources of energy development in 
an effort to achieve full energy security, including by--
            (1) encouraging technological innovations to exploit the 
        vast supply of natural gas;
            (2) increasing domestic oil production, infrastructure, and 
        refining capacity;
            (3) exploring and investing in the current nuclear fleet 
        and advanced reactor technologies;
            (4) rolling back Executive orders that limit the 
        exploration and development of domestic natural resources on 
        Federal lands;
            (5) taking advantage of domestic coal supply through 
        processes such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage;
            (6) using expanded renewable and alternative energy 
        sources;
            (7) supporting additional research and development through 
        new and innovative methods, including public-private 
        partnerships;
            (8) promoting increased conservation and energy efficiency; 
        and
            (9) enhancing consumer awareness and education regarding 
        domestic energy use, supply, and development.
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