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HR 8919 nullifies Endangered Species Committee order on oil and gas activities

Original title: To nullify the decision and order of the Endangered Species Committee with respect to certain oil and gas activities, and for other purposes.

May 20, 2026

energy environment endangered species oil and gas federal regulation

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Where This Stands

Introduced

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Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Current status: signed.

Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.May 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill directly impacts the regulatory environment for oil and gas companies by removing specific federal protections or restrictions previously imposed by the .

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Oil and gas industry

The industry is subject to the regulatory decisions of the Endangered Species Committee, which this bill seeks to nullify.

Endangered Species Committee

The committee's previous decision and order regarding oil and gas activities would be rendered void by this legislation.

What changed

Current stage: signed.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Background

The Endangered Species Committee is a federal body, often referred to as the 'God Squad,' authorized to grant exemptions to the Endangered Species Act for federal projects. context

Summary

HR 8919 mandates the nullification of a specific decision and order issued by the regarding oil and gas operations. This legislative action effectively reverses the committee's regulatory restrictions on these energy activities.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill directly impacts the regulatory environment for oil and gas companies by removing specific federal protections or restrictions previously imposed by the .

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

It nullifies a specific decision and order made by the concerning oil and gas activities.

Who is affected by this bill?

The bill directly affects the oil and gas industry and the regulatory authority of the .

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Discoveries

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Legislative Override of Regulatory Agency

The bill represents a direct legislative intervention to overturn a specific administrative decision by the Endangered Species Committee.

Endangered Species Committee

Connected Entities

other151 Highway 74 South“The address of the post office”Map →

organization118th Congress“The legislative body considering the bill”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Natural Resources“The committee to which the bill was referred for review.”Map →

bill_numberH.R. 8919“House Resolution associated with the bill”Map →

organizationUnited States Postal Service“The agency responsible for the facility being designated”Map →

organizationEndangered Species Committee“The federal body whose decision is being nullified by this bill.”Map →

locationPeachtree City, Georgia“The location of the post office”Map →

personSFC Shawn McCloskey“The individual the post office is named after”Map →

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