Introduced
H. R. 8919
Introduced in House · June 3, 2026May 20, 2026
Mr. Beyer (for himself, Ms. Castor of Florida, Mr. Figures, Mr. Frost, Mr. Soto, Mr. Huffman, and Mrs. Dingell) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
A BILL
To nullify the decision and order of the Endangered Species Committee with respect to certain oil and gas activities, 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. Nullification of decision and order of Endangered Species Committee.
- (a) In general.—The decision and order of the Endangered Species Committee issued on March 31, 2026, and described in the Notice shall have no force or effect and no Federal funds may be obligated or expended to implement, administer, or enforce such decision or order.
- (b) Temporary prohibition on reissuance.—Notwithstanding any provision of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 , during the 3-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this section, the Endangered Species Committee may not issue pursuant to any decision or order exempting the Gulf of America Oil and Gas Activities or any portion thereof from any of the requirements of that Act .