2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
Oil And Gas Leasing In Federal Lands That Would Amplify Or Result In
Disproportionate Burdens On Communities Of Color, Low-Income
Communities, And Indigenous Communities. In January 2023, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the
Strategic Production Response Act, which would "prohibit the oil and gas
leasing plan required by the bill from including any federal land where
such leasing would result in or exacerbate disproportionate burdens on
communities of color, low-income communities, and tribal and indigenous
communities." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House
rejected the amendment by a vote of 213 to 219. [House Vote 53,
1/26/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/26/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
28;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have
Prohibited Increasing Oil And Gas Leasing From Leased Federal Lands That
Would Not Provide A "Fair Return" To Taxpayers. In January 2023,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against an
amendment to the Strategic Production Response Act, which would
"prohibit the oil and gas leasing plan required by the bill from
providing an increase in leased federal lands that would not provide a
'fair return' to taxpayers." The vote was on the adoption of an
amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 210 to 222.
[House Vote 51, 1/26/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
1/26/23; Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.
26;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Authorize A Research Program To Improve The
Remediation Of Abandoned Oil And Gas Wells. In April 2024, Fitzpatrick
voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill, as amended,
that would establish within the Veterans Affairs Department the Veterans
Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration (VEOTA), which
beginning in fiscal 2025 would be responsible for managing readjustment
benefits and home loan guarantees. It also would establish an
undersecretary for Veterans and Economic Opportunity and Transition, and
authorize the creation of a commission to help advise the president for
this new position. It would require the VA, within 180 days of the
bill's enactment, to submit a report to Congress on the progress toward
establishing the new administration. It also would require the VA to
certify to Congress that the transition of providing services through
the VEOTA will not negatively affect the provision of services to
veterans. The bill also would extend for approximately six weeks,
through Dec. 27, 2031, the higher fees the VA currently charges
borrowers for its housing loan guarantees, as an offset for the cost of
implementing the bill's provisions." The vote was on passage. The House
passed the bill by a vote of 333 to 75. [House Vote 157,
4/30/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/30/24;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4877]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Engaging In Oil And Gas Activities
That Would Negatively Impact Air Quality. In January 2023, according
to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the
Strategic Production Response Act, which would "prohibit the oil and gas
leasing plan required by the bill from providing any entity with the
opportunity to engage in oil or gas production activities unless such
activities will not negatively impact air quality." The vote was on the
adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of
199 to 232. [House Vote 59,
1/26/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/26/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
35;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Allowing Oil And Gas Leasing In The
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. In May 2024, Fitzpatrick voted
against , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill, as amended,
that would prevent any action taken that would place a moratorium on,
suspend or pause oil and natural gas leasing in the coastal plain of the
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from having any force or effect. It
would ratify and approve all authorizations, permits, verifications,
extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements and other
approvals or orders necessary for the establishment and administration
of the Coastal Plain and Gas Leasing Program. It would require that
within 30 days of the bill's enactment, the Interior Department accept
the highest valid bid for each coastal plain lease tract received on
Jan. 6, 2021. It also would require the DOI conduct a second lease sale
for the coastal plain as required by the 2017 tax law by Dec. 22, 2024.
It would nullify a proposed rule published Sept 8, 2023, titled
'Management and Protection of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska'
and prevent any action to finalize or administer a substantially similar
rule. It also would prevent the use of federal funds to administer a
January 2021 executive order regarding public health and climate change
or a June 2021 department order to halt all activities in the Arctic
National Wildlife Refuge relating to the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas
Leasing Program." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by
a vote of 214 to 199. [House Vote 174,
5/1/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/1/24;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
6285]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Postponed
The Effective Date Of The Strategic Production Response Act Until The
Department Of Energy Were To Certify That Gas Prices Would Not Increase
In Any Of The 5 U.S. Petroleum Administration Districts During The
Development Of The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan. In January 2023,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against an
amendment to the Strategic Production Response Act, which would
"postpone the effective date of the bill's requirements until the Energy
Department submits a certification to Congress stating that the price of
gasoline and diesel fuel will not increase in any of the five U.S.
petroleum administration districts during the development of the oil and
gas leasing plan required by the bill." The vote was on the adoption of
an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 213 to 218.
[House Vote 43, 1/26/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
1/26/23; Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.
13;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Required The
Energy Department Consult With The EPA And The Council On Environmental
Quality To Create The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan Required By The Strategic
Production Response Act. In January 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Strategic
Production Response Act, which would "require the Energy Department to
develop the oil and gas leasing plan required by the bill in
consultation with the EPA and the Council on Environmental Quality." The
vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the
amendment by a vote of 205 to 220. [House Vote 37,
1/26/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/26/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
19;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Continuing Quarterly Oil And Gas Lease
Sales On Federal Lands. In March 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the Lower Energy Costs Act, which,
"Among provisions to boost oil and gas leasing and production, the bill
would require the Interior Department to resume quarterly oil and gas
lease sales on federal lands; complete certain proposed sales on the
Outer Continental Shelf; and implement at least two lease sales per year
in each of the Gulf of Mexico and the Alaska regions of the Shelf." The
vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 225 to 204,
thus the bill was sent to the Senate for their consideration. [House
Vote 182, 3/30/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
3/30/23; Congressional Actions,
H.R.
1]
The Bill Would Require The Interior Department To Continue
Quarterly Lease Sales Of Oil And Gas, End A Moratorium On Coal
Leasing In Federal Lands, And Bar The President From Banning
Fracking. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The legislation
passed Thursday requires the Interior Department to complete
quarterly lease sales of oil and gas, lift a moratorium on coal
leasing on federal land and prohibit the president from declaring a
national ban on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking." [Congressional
Quarterly, 3/30/23]
The Bill Would Streamline The Permitting Process Under The
National Environmental Policy Act, Require More Oil And Gas Lease
Sales, And Encourage The Export Of Liquefied Natural Gas.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "The bill would accelerate the
permitting process under the National Environmental Policy Act,
mandate more oil and gas lease sales and support the export of
liquefied natural gas, or LNG." [Congressional Quarterly,
3/30/23]
The Bill Passed After The Intergovernmental Panel On Climate
Change Urged Action To Swiftly Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions And
End Burning Fossil Fuels To Prevent Catastrophic Climate Change.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "Passage comes a little more
than a week after the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the
world's leading body of climate scientists, warned humanity must
work swiftly to slash greenhouse gas emissions and stop burning
fossil fuels to avert catastrophic rapid climate change."
[Congressional Quarterly,
3/30/23]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Removed
The Requirement For An Increase In The Percentage Of Federal Lands
Leased For Gas Production And Prohibited Increasing The Percentage Of
Federal Lands Leased For Oil Production Unless The Amount Proposed To
Drawdown Were More Than The Oil Expected To Be Domestically Produced And
Exported In The Next 6 Months. In January 2023, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against an amendment to the
Strategic Production Response Act, which would "remove the requirement
that the oil and gas leasing plan required by the bill increase the
percentage of federal lands leased for gas production. It would also
prohibit the plan from increasing the percentage of federal lands leased
for oil production unless the Energy Department determines that the
amount of a proposed drawdown from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is
greater than the amount of oil expected to be domestically produced and
exported in the following six months." The vote was on the adoption of
an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 195 to 229.
[House Vote 74, 1/27/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
1/27/23; Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.
49;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Required
The Energy Department To Acquire Petroleum Products For The Strategic
Petroleum Reserve From Domestic Sources, Instead Of Mandating An Oil And
Gas Leasing Plan For Increased Leasing On Federal Lands. In January
2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against an
amendment to the Strategic Production Response Act, which would "strike
the text of the bill and substitute it with a requirement that the
Energy Department, to the greatest extent possible, should acquire
petroleum products for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve that are produced
from domestic sources." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment.
The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 187 to 240. [House Vote
81, 1/27/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
1/27/23; Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.
58;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Specified
That The Strategic Production Response Act Would Not Impact The
Presidential Authority Or The Energy Department's Authority To
Initiative Drawdowns From The Strategic Petroleum Reserve To Lower Gas
Prices. In January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted against an amendment to the Strategic Production
Response Act, which would "specify that the bill does not impact the
authority of the president or the Energy Department to initiate
drawdowns from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for the purpose of
lowering gas prices." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The
House rejected the amendment by a vote of 204 to 222. [House Vote 65,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
39;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Allowed
The Energy Department To Make Drawdowns Before The Creation Of An Oil
and Gas Leasing Plan If The Drawdown Would Provide A Net Profit For The
Federal Government. In January 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against an amendment to the Strategic
Production Response Act, which would "allow the Energy Department to
make drawdowns from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve prior to the
development of an oil and gas leasing plan if such drawdown would result
in a net profit for the federal government." The vote was on the
adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of
198 to 229. [House Vote 91,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
76;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Allowed
The Energy Department To Make Drawdowns From The Strategic Petroleum
Reserve Before The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan Development If The Products
Were To Be Exchanged With Foreign Nations And Required The Energy
Department To Report On The Necessity Of Refilling The Reserve. In
January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted
against an amendment to the Strategic Production Response Act, which
would "allow the Energy Department to make drawdowns from the Strategic
Petroleum Reserve prior to the development of an oil and gas leasing
plan if the products drawn down will be exchanged with foreign nations.
It would also postpone the effective date of the bill's requirements
until the Energy Department reports to Congress on the necessity of
refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve." The vote was on the adoption
of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 205 to
224. [House Vote 70,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
45;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Allowed
The Energy Department To Make Drawdowns From The Strategic Petroleum
Reserve Before The Creation Of The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan If A Delay
Would Increase Gas Prices. In January 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against an amendment to the Strategic
Production Response Act, which would "allow the Energy Department to
make drawdowns from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve prior to the
development of an oil and gas leasing plan if a delay in executing a
drawdown would increase gas prices." The vote was on the adoption of an
amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 207 to 221.
[House Vote 77, 1/27/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
1/27/23; Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.
54;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Allowed
The Energy Department To Make Drawdowns Before The Creation Of An Oil
and Gas Leasing Plan If The Delay Would Impact National Security. In
January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted
against an amendment to the Strategic Production Response Act, which
would "allow the Energy Department to make drawdowns from the Strategic
Petroleum Reserve prior to the development of an oil and gas leasing
plan if the department determines that a delay in drawing down products
will harm national security." The vote was on the adoption of an
amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 210 to 220.
[House Vote 90, 1/27/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
1/27/23; Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.
72;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Allowed
The Energy Department To Make Drawdowns Before The Creation Of An Oil
and Gas Leasing Plan If A Delay Would Worsen Inflation. In January
2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against an
amendment to the Strategic Production Response Act, which would "allow
the Energy Department to make drawdowns from the Strategic Petroleum
Reserve prior to the development of an oil and gas leasing plan if a
delay in executing a drawdown would worsen inflation." The vote was on
the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote
of 207 to 222. [House Vote 92,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
78;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Removed The
Requirement For An Increase In The Percentage Of Federal Lands Leased
For Gas Production. In January 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Strategic
Production Response Act, which would "remove the requirement that the
oil and gas leasing plan required by the bill increase the percentage of
federal lands leased for gas production." The vote was on the adoption
of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 191 to
237. [House Vote 75,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
50;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted To Restrain The Energy Secretary's Ability To
Drawdown The Strategic Petroleum Reserve Until The Energy Department
Develops A Plan To Increase The Percentage Of Federal Lands Leased For
Oil And Gas Production By An Amount Equal To The Percentage Of Petroleum
In The Reserve That Would Be Drawn Down. In January 2023, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the Strategic Production
Response Act, which would "prohibit the Department of Energy, after the
bill's enactment, from executing a first drawdown of petroleum products
from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve for sale, exchange or loan
until the DOE first develops a plan --- in consultation with the
Agriculture, Interior and Defense departments --- to increase the
percentage of federal lands leased for oil and gas production by an
amount equal to the percentage of petroleum in the Reserve that would be
drawn down, up to a maximum of 15 percent." The vote was on passage. The
House passed the bill by a vote of 221 to 205, thus the bill was sent to
the Senate. [House Vote 93,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
The Bill Would Prohibit The Energy Department From Drawing Down
Petroleum Products From The Strategic Petroleum Reserve For Sale,
Exchange Or Loan Until They Develop The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "Passage of the bill, as
amended, that would prohibit the Department of Energy, after the
bill's enactment, from executing a first drawdown of petroleum
products from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve for sale,
exchange or loan until the DOE first develops a plan."
[Congressional Quarterly,
1/27/23]
The Bill Would Provide An Exception To The Planning Requirement If
The President Were To Determine That A Drawdown Is Needed Due To A
Severer Energy Supply Interruption That Could Result In Price Hikes
And Impacts To The Economy. According to Congressional Quarterly,
"The bill would provide an exception to the planning requirement if
the president determines a drawdown is required due to a severe
energy supply interruption, defined as an emergency situation
reducing the supply of petroleum products and resulting in price
increases that would have a major adverse impact on the national
economy." [Congressional Quarterly,
1/27/23]
The Bill Would Apply The Planning Requirement Retroactively To
Drawdowns Initiated Since January 21, 2021. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "Prior to passage, the House adopted 12
amendments to the bill. As amended, the bill would also apply the
oil and gas leasing plan requirement retroactively to drawdowns
initiated on Jan. 21, 2021, and afterward;" [Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23]
The Bill Would Require The Energy Department To Ensure That The
Plans Do Not Allow For The Sale Of Petroleum Products To Iran,
China, North Korea Or Russia, And Require The Energy Department To
Submit Their Oil And Gas Leasing Plans To Congress. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "require DOE to ensure that such plans
would not result in the sale of drawn-down petroleum products to
Iran, China, North Korea or Russia; and require DOE to submit such
plans to Congress, among other provisions." [Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23]
The Bill Would Limit The Authority Of The Energy Secretary To
Drawdown From The Strategic Oil Reserve Without First Developing
Plans To Increase The Amount Of Federal Lands Leased For Oil And Gas
Drilling. According to Reuters, "The U.S. House of Representatives
passed a bill on Friday limiting the ability of the energy secretary
to tap the strategic oil reserve without developing plans to
increase the amount of public lands available for oil and gas
drilling." [Reuters,
1/27/23]
President Biden Threatened To Veto The Bill And The Bill Was
Unlikely To Pass In The Democratic-Controlled Senate. According to
Reuters, "Representatives backed the bill 221 to 205, with support
from only one Democrat. President Joe Biden would veto the
legislation should it pass Congress, the White House said this week.
The bill is expected to face an uphill battle in the Senate, which
unlike the House, is controlled by Biden's fellow Democrats."
[Reuters,
1/27/23]
The Bill Required The Energy Secretary To Develop A Plan To
Enhance Oil And Gas Leasing On Public Lands, Including The Outer
Continental Shelf, Before Drawing From The Strategic Petroleum
Reserve, But Would Not Prevent The President From Tapping The
Reserve In Case Of An Emergency. According to Reuters, "The
Strategic Production Response Act, or H.R.21, requires the U.S.
energy secretary to develop a plan to increase oil and gas leasing
on federal lands, including submerged ones on the Outer Continental
Shelf, before tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. It would not
stop the president from tapping the SPR in case of an emergency,
such as a hurricane that halts production of crude." [Reuters,
1/27/23]
Republicans Claimed The Biden Administration "Acted Recklessly" By
Selling 180 Million Barrels From The Strategic Petroleum Reserve In
2022, Which Led To The Lowest Level In The Reserve Since 1983.
According to Reuters, "Republican backers of the bill said the Biden
administration acted recklessly in selling 180 million barrels from
the reserve last year, or 1 million barrels a day for six months, in
the biggest release ever. That drawdown and others Biden approved
have pushed the level of the SPR to its lowest level since 1983."
[Reuters,
1/27/23]
The Biden Administration Argued That They Sold The Reserve's Oil
To Counter Gasoline Prices That Had Increased To $5 Per Gallon And
Had Contributed To High Inflation Levels. According to Reuters,
"The Biden administration, which is pursuing an aggressive policy to
curb climate change by supporting the energy transition off fossil
fuels, has said it sold the oil to counter gasoline prices that had
risen to $5.00 a gallon and helped fuel the highest inflation
levels in decades. Oil prices spiked last year on Russia's invasion
of Ukraine and as the world began to emerge from the pandemic."
[Reuters,
1/27/23]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Postponed The
Implementation Of The Strategic Production Response Act Until The Energy
Department Were To Certify That An Increase In Oil And Gas Leasing On
Federal Lands Would Not Perpetuate Environmental Injustice. In January
2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an
amendment to the Strategic Production Response Act, which would
"postpone the effective date of the bill's requirements until the
Energy Department certifies that an increase of federal lands leased for
oil and gas production would not perpetuate environmental injustice."
The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the
amendment by a vote of 207 to 223. [House Vote 61,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
37;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have
Prohibited The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Including A Land Lease To A
Company That Had Purchased An Equity Security Of A Company Listed On A
National Securities Exchange List Within The Last 10 Years. In January
2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against an
amendment to the Strategic Production Response Act, which would
"prohibit the oil and gas leasing plan required by the bill from
including the lease of any land to a company that has purchased an
equity security within the last decade of a company that is listed on a
national securities exchange." The vote was on the adoption of an
amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 171 to 256.
[House Vote 67, 1/27/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
1/27/23; Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.
42;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Increase The
Maximum Percentage Increase Of Federal Land That Could Be Leased For Oil
And Gas Production From 10% To 15%. In January 2023, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against an amendment to the
Strategic Production Response Act, which would "increase, from 10 to 15
percent, the maximum percentage increase of federal land that may be
leased for oil and gas production under the leasing plan required by the
bill." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House adopted
the amendment by a vote of 220 to 212. [House Vote 44,
1/26/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/26/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
14;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Removed
The Requirement For An Increase In The Percentage Of Federal Lands
Leased For Gas Production And Prohibited Fossil Fuel Industry
Participation In The Oil Production Activities Under The Oil And Gas
Leasing Plan Without A Plan To Reduce And Eliminate Pollution. In
January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted
against an amendment to the Strategic Production Response Act, which
would "remove the requirement that the oil and gas leasing plan required
by the bill increase the percentage of federal lands leased for gas
production. It would also prohibit fossil fuel industry participation in
oil production activities under the plan unless an industry entity
submits a plan to the Energy Department for reducing its global
warming-related pollution by 50 percent of 2022 levels by 2030, without
offsets; eliminating such pollution by 2050, without offsets; and
limiting its methane emissions from oil production." The vote was on the
adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of
199 to 231. [House Vote 73,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
48;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Postponed The
Implementation Of The Strategic Production Response Act Until The Energy
Department Were To Certify That An Increase In Oil And Gas Leasing On
Federal Lands Would Not Lead To Increased Greenhouse Gas Emissions. In
January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted
for an amendment to the Strategic Production Response Act, which would
"postpone the effective date of the bill's requirements until the
Energy Department certifies to Congress that an increase in the
percentage of federal lands leased for oil and gas production will not
result in an increase in greenhouse gas emissions." The vote was on the
adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of
199 to 230. [House Vote 60,
1/26/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/26/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
36;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Requiring The Interior Department To
Accept Bids For Certain Oil And Gas Leases That Were Cancelled On The
Outer Continental Shelf. In August 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against concurring in the Senate amendment
to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which would "require the
Interior Department to accept bids for certain canceled oil and gas
leases on the outer continental shelf." The vote was on a motion to
concur. The House concurred with the Senate by a vote 220-207, thus the
bill was sent to President Biden for final signage. President Biden
signed the bill and it ultimately became law. [House Vote 420,
8/12/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 8/12/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5376]
The Inflation Reduction Act Required New Oil And Gas Leasing In
The Gulf Of Mexico And Off The Coast Of Alaska. According to The
Washington Post, "Democrats agreed to mandate new oil and gas
leasing in the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Alaska, while
party leaders committed to pursue a separate bill in the coming
months that makes it easier for developers to override some
environmental objections." [The Washington Post,
8/7/22]
The Bill Allowed New Oil And Gas Lease Sales "On Up To 2 Million
Acres Offshore And 60 Million On Shore Over The Next Ten Years."
According to Congressional Quarterly, "To assuage Manchin, Schumer
agreed to allow new lease sales for oil and gas development on up to
2 million acres offshore and 60 million on shore, over the next
decade." [Congressional Quarterly,
8/7/22]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Postponed
The Implementation Of The Strategic Production Response Act Until The
Energy Department Were To Certify That The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan
Would Not Negatively Impact Consumers Who Homes Use Heating Oil Or
Petroleum-Based Fuels. In January 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against an amendment to the Strategic
Production Response Act, which would "postpone the effective date of the
bill's requirements until the Energy Department determines that the
bill's oil and gas leasing plan will not negatively affect consumers
whose homes are heated using heating oil or other petroleum-based
fuels." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected
the amendment by a vote of 205 to 220. [House Vote 66,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
40;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Including Tracts In The
Washington/Oregon Planning Area If The Lease Would Affect Coastal
Fisheries. In January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Strategic Production Response
Act, which would "prohibit the oil and gas leasing plan required by the
bill from including any tract in the Washington/Oregon planning area if
such leasing would adversely impact coastal fisheries." The vote was on
the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote
of 210 to 219. [House Vote 87,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
67;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have
Prohibited The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Including Leasing Of
Federal Lands That Are Within 3,200 Feet Of A Residence, School Or
Hospital. In January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted against an amendment to the Strategic Production
Response Act, which would "prohibit the oil and gas leasing plan
required by the bill from including any federal land with a boundary
within 3,200 feet of a residence, school or hospital." The vote was on
the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote
of 209 to 219. [House Vote 85,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
65;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Leasing Any Areas Of The Outer
Continental Shelf Off Of The Coasts Of Maine, New Hampshire,
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut Or New York. In January 2023,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment
to the Strategic Production Response Act, which would "prohibit the oil
and gas leasing plan required by the bill from providing for leasing for
oil and gas production in any area of the outer Continental Shelf off
the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island,
Connecticut or New York." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment.
The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 211 to 217. [House Vote
82, 1/27/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
1/27/23; Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt. 59; Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Excluded The
Submerged Lands Of The Outer Continental Shelf From The Oil And Gas
Leasing Plan. In January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Strategic Production Response
Act, which would "exclude submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf
from the oil and gas leasing plan required by the bill." The vote was on
the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote
of 206 to 220. [House Vote 76,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
53;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Including Leasing In The Mid-Atlantic
Planning Area. In January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Strategic Production Response
Act, which would "prohibit the oil and gas leasing plan required by the
bill from including leasing in the Mid-Atlantic Planning Area." The vote
was on the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by
a vote of 212 to 218. [House Vote 72,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
47;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Including Leasing In The Great
Lakes. In January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Strategic Production Response
Act, which would "prohibit the oil and leasing plan required by the bill
from including any tract located within the Big Cypress National
Preserve in Florida." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The
House rejected the amendment by a vote of 209 to 215. [House Vote 64,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
52;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Including Tracts Within The Big
Cypress National Preserve In Florida. In January 2023, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the
Strategic Production Response Act, which would "prohibit the oil and
leasing plan required by the bill from including any tract located
within the Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida." The vote was on
the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote
of 212 to 215. [House Vote 63,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
51;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Including Leasing In The
Washington/Oregon Planning Area. In January 2023, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the
Strategic Production Response Act, which would "prohibit the oil and gas
leasing plan required by the bill from including leasing located in the
Washington/Oregon planning area." The vote was on the adoption of an
amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 213 to 219.
[House Vote 50, 1/26/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
1/26/23; Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.
24;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Including Tracts In The Southern
California Planning Area. In January 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Strategic
Production Response Act, which would "prohibit the oil and gas leasing
plan required by the bill from including any tract located in the
Southern California planning area." The vote was on the adoption of an
amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 213 to 218.
[House Vote 49, 1/26/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
1/26/23; Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.
23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Barred Oil
And Gas Leasing In Tracts In The Central California Planning Area. In
January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted
for an amendment to the Strategic Production Response Act, which would
"prohibit the oil and gas leasing plan required by the bill from
including any tract located in the Central California planning area."
The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the
amendment by a vote of 213 to 218. [House Vote 48,
1/26/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/26/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Including Tracts Of Land Where The
Leasing Would Lower Land And Water Available For Outdoor Recreation.
In January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted
for an amendment to the Strategic Production Response Act, which would
"prohibit the oil and gas leasing plan required by the bill from
including tracts of land where oil and gas leasing would decrease land
and water available for outdoor recreation." The vote was on the
adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of
205 to 225. [House Vote 47,
1/26/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/26/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
21;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Including Tracts In The Northern
California Planning Area. In January 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Strategic
Production Response Act, which would "prohibit the oil and gas leasing
plan required by the bill from including any tract located in the
Northern California planning area." The vote was on the adoption of an
amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 212 to 218.
[House Vote 46, 1/26/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
1/26/23; Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.
20;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Including Tracts Off The Coast Of
Virginia. In January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Strategic Production Response
Act, which would "prohibit the oil and gas leasing plan required by the
bill from including any tract located off the coast of Virginia." The
vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the
amendment by a vote of 213 to 218. [House Vote 45,
1/26/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/26/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
15;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Preserve The
Prohibition On The Oil And Gas Leasing Within The South Atlantic
Planning Area. In January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Strategic Production Response
Act, which would "not affect any statutory or regulatory restrictions in
effect at the time of enactment that prohibit oil and gas leasing within
the South Atlantic planning area." The vote was on the adoption of an
amendment. The House adopted the amendment by a vote of 389 to 42.
[House Vote 41, 1/26/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
1/26/23; Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.
4;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
The Amendment Specified The Bill Would Not Affect Restrictions On
Oil And Gas Leasing Off The South Atlantic Coast. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Nick LaLota,
R-N.Y., successfully sponsored separate amendments that would
specify the bill also does not affect restrictions on oil and gas
leasing off the south and north Atlantic coasts, respectively.
Mace's was adopted by a vote of 389-42 while LaLota's was adopted by
voice vote." [Congressional Quarterly,
1/27/23]
By Voice Vote, The House Passed An Amendment That Specified The
Bill Would Not Affect Restrictions On Oil And Gas Leasing Off The
North Atlantic Coast. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Reps.
Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., successfully sponsored
separate amendments that would specify the bill also does not affect
restrictions on oil and gas leasing off the south and north Atlantic
coasts, respectively. Mace's was adopted by a vote of 389-42 while
LaLota's was adopted by voice vote." [Congressional Quarterly,
1/27/23]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Including Tracts In The North Atlantic
Planning Area. In January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Strategic Production Response
Act, which would "prohibit the oil and gas leasing plan required by the
bill from including any tract located in the North Atlantic planning
area." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected
the amendment by a vote of 214 to 219. [House Vote 40,
1/26/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/26/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
3;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Including Leasing In The South
Atlantic Planning Area, Straits Of Florida, And Certain Areas In The
Eastern Gulf Of Mexico. In January 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Strategic
Production Response Act, which would "prohibit the oil and gas leasing
plan required by the bill from including leasing located in the South
Atlantic Planning Area, Straits of Florida, and certain areas in the
Eastern Gulf of Mexico." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment.
The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 214 to 219. [House Vote
39, 1/26/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
1/26/23; Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.
5;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Increasing Leasing In Federal Lands
That Have A Low Potential For Oil And Gas Development. In January
2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an
amendment to the Strategic Production Response Act, which would
"prohibit the oil and gas leasing plan required by the bill from
increasing the amount of federal lands leased that have no or low
potential for oil and gas development." The vote was on the adoption of
an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 207 to 221.
[House Vote 78, 1/27/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
1/27/23; Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.
55;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Including Leasing Of Federal Lands
With A High Number Of Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells. In January 2023,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment
to the Strategic Production Response Act, which would "prohibit the oil
and gas leasing plan required by the bill from including leasing of
federal lands with a high concentration of orphaned oil and gas wells."
The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the
amendment by a vote of 197 to 230. [House Vote 84,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
64;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Being Inconsistent With The Goals Of
The Paris Climate Accords. In January 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Strategic
Production Response Act, which would "prohibit the oil and gas leasing
plan required by the bill from including the leasing of federal land
that would be inconsistent with the goals of the Paris Climate Accords."
The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the
amendment by a vote of 199 to 229. [House Vote 69,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
44;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
Using The Strategic Production Response Act To Rescind U.S. Commitments
Under The Paris Agreement To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions. In
January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted
for an amendment to the Strategic Production Response Act, which would
"specify that the bill may not be used to controvert U.S. commitments
under the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions." The vote
was on the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by
a vote of 213 to 218. [House Vote 38,
1/26/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/26/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
7;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Postponed
The Implementation Of The Strategic Production Response Act Until The
Energy Department Were To Certify That The Act Would Not Increase The
Average Price Of Energy For Consumers. In January 2023, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against an amendment to the
Strategic Production Response Act, which would "postpone the effective
date of the bill's requirements until the Energy Department submits a
certification to Congress stating that implementing the bill will not
increase the average price of energy for consumers." The vote was on the
adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of
209 to 221. [House Vote 86,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
66;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Require The Energy
Department To Guarantee That The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan Would Not
Result In The Sale Of Draw-Down Petroleum Products To Iran, China, North
Korea Or Russia. In January 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Strategic
Production Response Act, which would "require the Energy Department to
ensure that the oil and gas leasing plan required by the bill would not
result in the sale of drawn-down petroleum products to Iran, China,
North Korea or Russia." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment.
The House adopted the amendment by a vote of 418 to 12. [House Vote 58,
1/26/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/26/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
34;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Required
The Energy Department To Certify That A Potential Oil And Gas Lease
Would Not "Excessively Increase" The Price Of Petroleum Products During
A Severe Energy Supply Interruption. In January 2023, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against an amendment to the
Strategic Production Response Act, which would "specify that the oil and
gas leasing plan required by the bill would only allow a lease or permit
to be issued if it certifies to the Energy Department that such lease or
permit would not excessively increase the sale price of petroleum
products during a severe energy supply interruption or a period of
decreased supply of petroleum products." The vote was on the adoption of
an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 212 to 220.
[House Vote 55, 1/26/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
1/26/23; Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.
31;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have
Prohibited The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Allowing The Participation
Of Entities That Contributed To The Oil And Gas Price-Gouging In 2022.
In January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted
against an amendment to the Strategic Production Response Act, which
would "prohibit the oil and gas leasing plan required by the bill from
authorizing the participation, including in any lease auction, of any
corporation or entity that the Energy Department determines to have
contributed to oil and gas price-gouging in 2022." The vote was on the
adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of
201 to 229. [House Vote 88,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
68;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have
Prohibited The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Financially Benefitting Or
Allowing The Participation Of Any Entities That Are Allowed To Deplete
Natural Resources, Such As Mining Companies. In January 2023,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against an
amendment to the Strategic Production Response Act, which would
"prohibit the oil and gas leasing plan required by the bill from
providing for the financial benefit or participation of any entities,
such as mining companies, that are allowed to deplete natural resources
under existing law." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The
House rejected the amendment by a vote of 173 to 256. [House Vote 79,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
56;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Prohibit The Oil
And Gas Leasing Plan From Providing Financial Benefits Or Allowing
Participation Of Any Entity That Is Owned Or Influenced By China, North
Korea, Russia, Iran Or Any Other Nation Subject To U.S. Sanctions. In
January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted
for an amendment to the Strategic Production Response Act, which would
"prohibit the oil and gas leasing plan required by the bill from
providing for the financial benefit or participation of any entity that
has a contractual relationship with, or is owned, controlled or under
the influence of China, North Korea, Russia, Iran or any other country
whose government is subject to U.S. sanctions." The vote was on the
adoption of an amendment. The House adopted the amendment by a vote of
419 to 13. [House Vote 57,
1/26/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/26/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
33;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Increasing Net Carbon Emissions. In
January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted
for an amendment to the Strategic Production Response Act, which would
"prohibit the oil and gas leasing plan required by the bill from
including the lease of federal land that would increase net carbon
emissions." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House
rejected the amendment by a vote of 193 to 228. [House Vote 68,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
43;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Prohibited
The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan From Including Any Protected Public Lands,
Such As The National Park System Units, National Refuge System Units,
National Monuments, National Recreation Areas, And Areas Of Critical
Environmental Concern. In January 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Strategic
Production Response Act, which would "prohibit the oil and gas leasing
plan required by the bill from including leasing on any protected public
lands, including National Park System units, National Wildlife Refuge
System units, national monuments, national recreation areas and areas of
critical environmental concern." The vote was on the adoption of an
amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 210 to 218.
[House Vote 89, 1/27/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
1/27/23; Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.
71;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Excluded
Federal Lands That Were Viable For Renewable Energy Production From The
Oil And Gas Leasing Plan. In January 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Strategic
Production Response Act, which would "exclude federal lands that are
viable for renewable energy production from the oil and gas leasing plan
required by the bill." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The
House rejected the amendment by a vote of 197 to 235. [House Vote 54,
1/26/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/26/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
29;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Increasing The Value Of Reclamation
Bonds That Drilling Companies Must Post. In March 2024, Fitzpatrick
voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill (HR 6009)
that would require the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw its
proposed 2023 rule that addresses reclamation bonds and other issues for
onshore subsurface oil and gas leases, in particular by significantly
increasing the value of required reclamation surety bonds that must be
posted by drilling companies. It also would prohibit the BLM from
implementing or enforcing that or any substantially similar rule in the
future." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of
216 to 200. [House Vote 95,
3/20/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 3/20/24;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
6009]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Postponed
Implementation Of The Strategic Production Response Act Until The Energy
Department Were To Certify That The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan Was
Necessary To Replenish The Strategic Petroleum Reserve To The Amount It
Had In February 23, 2022. In January 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against an amendment to the Strategic
Production Response Act, which would "postpone the effective date of the
bill's requirements until the Energy Department certifies that the oil
and gas leasing plan required by the bill is necessary to replenish the
Strategic Petroleum Reserve to its size on Feb. 23, 2022." The vote was
on the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a
vote of 204 to 228. [House Vote 56,
1/26/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/26/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
32;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have
Prohibited The Energy Department From Drawing From The Strategic
Petroleum Reserve Before The Oil And Gas Leasing Were Developed In The
Case Of An Energy Supply Interruption. In January 2023, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against an amendment to the
Strategic Production Response Act, which would "strike an exemption in
the bill allowing the Energy Department to make drawdowns from the
Strategic Petroleum Reserve prior to the development of an oil and gas
leasing plan in the case of a severe energy supply interruption." The
vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the
amendment by a vote of 14 to 418. [House Vote 42,
1/26/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/26/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
6;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against An Amendment That Would Have Allowed
The Energy Department To Make Test Drawdowns From The Strategic
Petroleum Reserve Before The Oil And Gas Leasing Plan Development And
Required The Energy Department To Report On The Necessity Of Refilling
The Reserve. In January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted against an amendment to the Strategic Production
Response Act, which would "allow the Energy Department to make test
drawdowns from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve prior to the development
of an oil and gas leasing plan. It would also postpone the effective
date of the bill's requirements until the Energy Department reports to
Congress on the necessity of refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve."
The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the
amendment by a vote of 207 to 220. [House Vote 71,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
46;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Required
Tribal Consultation Between Tribal Governments And The Departments Of
Interior, Agriculture, Defense And Energy For The Oil And Gas Leasing
Plan. In January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Strategic Production Response
Act, which would "require the oil and gas leasing plan required by the
bill to include a tribal consultation plan with tribal governments and
the Interior, Agriculture, Defense and Energy departments." The vote was
on the adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a
vote of 213 to 219. [House Vote 52,
1/26/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/26/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
27;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Required The
Energy Department To Take In Consideration The Number Of Inactive But
Approved Federal Oil And Gas Leases And Permits While Developing The Oil
And Gas Lease Plan. In January 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment to the Strategic
Production Response Act, which would "require the Energy Department, in
developing the oil and gas leasing plan required by the bill, to
consider the number of inactive but approved federal oil and gas leases
and permits issued before bill's enactment." The vote was on the
adoption of an amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of
208 to 221. [House Vote 83,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
62;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For An Amendment That Would Have Postponed The
Implementation Of The Strategic Production Response Act Until The Energy
And Interior Departments Were To Report The Information Of All Unused
Permits For Oil And Gas Drilling On Federal Lands. In January 2023,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for an amendment
to the Strategic Production Response Act, which would "postpone the
effective date of the bill's requirements until the Energy Department,
in consultation with the Interior Department, publishes a report on the
number, location and owner of all unused permits to drill for oil and
gas on federal land." The vote was on the adoption of an amendment. The
House rejected the amendment by a vote of 204 to 224. [House Vote 80,
1/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
57;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
21]