Key Vote: Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act

Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act

- Vote Passed (263-163, 5 Not Voting)

The House passed this bill that would expedite the permitting process for lessees seeking to drill for oil and natural gas in the Gulf of Mexico. The Interior Department would be required to review applications within 30 days, with the option of extending the review period to 60 days. The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill.

Rep. Ander Crenshaw voted YES