To repeal certain executive orders.
This bill would repeal four executive orders issued on January 20, 2025. Specifically, beginning on enactment, those orders would have no force or effect, and no federal funds could be used to implement, administer, enforce, or carry them out. The four executive orders targeted are: (1) Unleashing American Energy; (2) Putting America First in International Environmental Agreements; (3) Declaring a National Energy Emergency; and (4) Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Offshore Wind Leasing and review of the federal leasing and permitting practices for wind projects. A savings provision clarifies that nothing in the act should impair any authority granted to the President. The bill was introduced in the House by Rep. Castor (for herself and Rep. Tonko) and would be considered by several committees with jurisdiction over various policy areas. In short, the bill seeks to nullify specific energy- and environment-related executive actions and restrict their implementation through federal funding, while preserving the President’s general authorities.
Key Points
- 1Repeals four named executive orders issued January 20, 2025.
- 2Prohibits the use of federal funds to implement, administer, enforce, or carry out those executive orders.
- 3Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
- 4Includes a savings provision preserving the President’s existing authorities.
- 5Involves multiple congressional committees for consideration, reflecting broad jurisdiction across energy, environment, foreign affairs, natural resources, and other policy areas.