Bill orders new studies on offshore oil deposits shared with other nations
In markupH.R. 2556Latest action
Sponsor: Wesley Hunt · Representative · TX
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Official title: CORE Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
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HR 2556 requires federal studies on offshore oil and gas near U.S. borders but authorizes no new drilling.
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What does this do?
The CORE Act of 2025 directs federal agencies to study offshore oil and gas resources, including deposits that cross maritime borders with Canada, Mexico, Cuba, and the Bahamas. It requires using advanced technology like AI to improve resource estimates and updates the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require regular review of estimate models and study of drilling restrictions' effects on jobs and revenue. It also calls for comparing U.S. offshore leasing efficiency against other major oil-producing countries.
Who does it affect?
Affects the Departments of Energy, Interior, and State, energy companies, and coastal communities involved in offshore drilling.
Why does it matter?
The studies could shape future decisions on offshore drilling locations and methods, as well as U.S. relations with neighboring countries over shared ocean resources.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 1, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jun 25, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
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