PADE Act

Bill: 117-hr-6886
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2022-03-01
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations

Air quality

Alternative and renewable resources

Climate change and greenhouse gases

Coal

Consumer affairs

Energy efficiency and conservation

Energy research

Energy storage, supplies, demand

Europe

Land use and conservation

Nuclear power

Oil and gas

Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Public-private cooperation

Research and development

Russia

Trade restrictions
Latest action: action_date: 2022-03-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Summaries:
action_date: 2022-03-01
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Powering America through Domestic Energy Act or the PADE Act</b></p> <p>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.</p>

tv_txt: I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6886 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 1, 2022 Mr. Latta (for himself and Mr. Wenstrup ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources , and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means , Energy and Commerce , and Science, Space, and Technology , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To prohibit the importation of crude oil and petroleum products from the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Powering America through Domestic Energy Act or the PADE Act . 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. 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. 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. 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.