Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior relating to "Oil and Gas and Sulfur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf-High Pressure High Temperature Updates".

# Summary of HJRES 57 **What the Bill Does** This bill is a "disapproval resolution" that would reject a Department of the Interior regulation about oil and gas drilling in federal waters. The specific rule being challenged updates safety and operational standards for high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) oil and gas operations on the Outer Continental Shelf—the federal waters off U.S. coasts. If passed, the rule would be nullified, and the department would be prohibited from issuing a substantially similar regulation without congressional approval.

This type of action is authorized under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), a law that allows Congress to overturn federal regulations. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill primarily affects oil and gas companies operating in federal offshore waters, which would no longer need to comply with the new HPHT standards. Environmental groups and states concerned about ocean safety would likely oppose it, while the energy industry would likely support it. Currently, HJRES 57 is in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA-9).