Contact Congress about H.R. 6285: Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023

Oil and gas leasing would move forward in key Arctic Alaska areas. The bill would bring back some canceled leases, require another sale, and limit many court challenges. It would also block some federal land protections unless Congress approves them.

Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023 is a House bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects oil and gas companies with leases or bids in Arctic Alaska, workers tied to energy development, Alaska communities near these lands, tribes, and groups concerned about wildlife and conservation. Companies could get more certainty and faster lease action. Local people and tribes could see more development nearby, but some may have fewer ways to challenge permits in court. Federal land managers would have less room to pause leasing or add some new protections on their own.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it could speed up oil and gas leasing in sensitive Arctic areas while reducing some review and court challenges. That could affect jobs, state and local revenue, company investment, wildlife, subsistence resources, and nearby communities. The actual impact would depend on markets, company choices, and later permits. It would also shift some power away from the President and Interior Department and toward Congress.

Key provisions in H.R. 6285

• Any presidential or Interior Department pause on Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing would not count. The bill says a pause, suspension, or moratorium has no legal effect.
• Existing Coastal Plain permits, approvals, environmental reviews, and wildlife documents would stay in place. Federal agencies would have to keep them active or bring them back.
• The bill says those existing approvals meet several major laws. These include the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, parts of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, and the Administrative Procedure Act.
• The Interior Secretary would have 30 days to accept the highest valid bids from the January 6, 2021 Coastal Plain lease sale. This applies to listed tracts, and leases would be issued after winners make payments under the 2021 rules and 2020 Record of Decision.
• The Interior Secretary would have to hold another Coastal Plain lease sale by December 22, 2024. The sale would use the 2020 Record of Decision, which is the earlier agency decision setting the rules for the program.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 6285

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Questions people ask about H.R. 6285

What is H.R. 6285?

Oil and gas leasing would move forward in key Arctic Alaska areas. The bill would bring back some canceled leases, require another sale, and limit many court challenges. It would also block some federal land protections unless Congress approves them.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 6285?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 6285?

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How does Modern Action help me act on H.R. 6285?

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