The House recently passed the Strategic Production Response Act, a bill that could weaken environmental protections. The bill would make it easier for the federal government to approve oil and gas projects on public lands and waters, even if those projects could harm the environment.
Environmental groups are concerned that the bill will make it harder to fight climate change. They argue that the bill will increase air and water pollution, and lead to more greenhouse gas emissions.
The bill has been supported by the oil and gas industry, which argues that it will help to create jobs and boost the economy. However, environmental groups say that the bill will actually harm the economy in the long run by damaging the environment.
The bill is now being considered by the Senate, and it is unclear what the outcome will be.