Blocks presidential ban on hydraulic fracturing

A president could not put a stop to hydraulic fracturing unless Congress allows it, and states would keep the main say over fracking rules on state and private land.

• The President could not declare a moratorium on fracking unless Congress approves it
• States would keep authority to regulate fracking on state and private land
• Fracking injects water, sand and chemicals underground to release oil and gas

Passed the House · Senate's turn

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