The Republican-controlled House approved legislation with a vote of 226 to 188, aimed at preventing future administrations from banning oil and gas drilling without Congressional approval.
The legislation known as the ‘Protecting American Energy Production Act’ was approved by lawmakers in a vote on Friday, which prohibits the president from imposing a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing without Congressional approval.
Republican members of the House voted unanimously in support of the bill, while 118 Democrats opposed it. In the weeks leading up to his departure from office, former President Joe Biden enacted a ban on future oil and gas drilling across 625 million acres of coastal and offshore waters, along with other regulations related to oil and gas. This bill is a response to those actions.
Rep. August Pfluger of Texas, the Republican who sponsored the bill, expressed that the legislation was motivated by concerns regarding potential fracking prohibitions under the Biden administration.
He remarked, ‘Upon President Biden’s inauguration, his administration adopted a comprehensive strategy to undermine American energy production, catering to radical environmentalists and jeopardizing this flourishing sector,’ in a statement after the bill was approved.
The legislation I enacted today represents a crucial initial measure in countering President Biden’s energy policies by prohibiting the federal government from outlawing hydraulic fracturing practices.
As part of his ‘drill, baby, drill’ initiative, President Donald Trump has committed to maximizing energy production within the United States since his campaign. Should the president endorse this bill, it would prevent future administrations from imposing a ban on this drilling technique.
On Monday, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum initiated internal reviews of agency actions that hinder energy development, aiming to eliminate ‘coercive’ climate regulations and oil lease prohibitions established during the Biden administration.
This development occurs alongside a notable increase in President Trump’s approval ratings, which have approached record highs, despite significant backlash from Democrats, establishment Republicans, and mainstream media regarding the president’s bold trade reforms.
A recent survey carried out by J.L. Partners in partnership with the Daily Mail, which polled 1,000 registered voters between March 31 and April 3, revealed that Trump’s support rating rose despite the implementation of sweeping tariffs on numerous trading partners on April 2.
The findings showed that Trump’s approval rating climbed to 53 percent, marking a four-point increase from the previous week’s poll, which recorded a rating of 49 percent. The Daily Mail described this result as ‘unexpected’ given the significant pressure and the stock market decline that took place on Thursday and Friday.
A detailed analysis reveals that Donald Trump’s favorability rating among voters aged 18 to 29 has surged by an impressive 13 points since March 7. This suggests that Trump is capitalizing on the significant backing he received from this demographic during the November presidential election, where there was a 10-point shift in his favor after they predominantly supported Joe Biden in 2020.
Furthermore, the study indicates a six-point rise in the president’s support among registered Democrats and independents, along with a notable 17-point increase in favorability among black voters since the previous week’s survey.
Approaching 100 days into his presidency, American employers and leaders of job boards have provided Trump with a highly positive evaluation, expressing their belief that the economy is poised for success, despite acknowledging that it has not yet begun to thrive. “I would currently assign President Trump a commendable B+ grade,” stated TaChelle Lawson, founder of FIG Strategy & Consulting and a respondent to the Freedom Economy Index (FEI), in an interview with Fox News Digital.
“He entered office with a well-defined strategy centered on economic issues. His prioritization of business and efforts to eliminate unnecessary expenditures are appreciated by small business owners and operators. It is evident that his emphasis is on supporting American enterprises,” she remarked. “Nonetheless, I believe there is room for improvement in his communication strategies.”
