Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to undo environmental rules set during President Biden's time in office. These rules restricted oil drilling in Alaska. The bill had strong Republican support and was backed by three Democrats.
Key Facts
- The House approved a bill to remove limits on oil drilling in northern Alaska.
- These limits were introduced under President Joe Biden.
- Three Democrats joined Republicans in supporting the bill.
- The Democrats who supported the bill are Representatives Henry Cuellar, Vincente Gonzalez, and Jim Costa.
- Biden's policy blocked oil and gas leasing on 10.6 million acres in Alaska.
- Additional restrictions were placed on over 2 million more acres.
- The Trump administration previously argued that these limits affected Alaska's energy opportunities and job creation.
