SR135 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David SessionsSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Gulf of Mexico outer continental shelf leasing, Senate resolution continued supporting

Summary

Alabanas Senate resolution expressing support for continued Gulf of Mexico outer continental shelf leasing and urging federal leaders to pursue energy independence and related policies.

What This Bill Does

The resolution publicly supports ongoing offshore leasing in the Gulf of Mexico. It asks the President and Congress to pursue energy independence, promote the Keystone XL Pipeline, and remove barriers to new oil and natural gas pipelines. It also calls for allowing future exploration and production on federal lands and waters, supporting innovations in competitive energy markets to reduce greenhouse gases, and continuing domestic oil and natural gas production to help energy reliability and the environment.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and American energy workers who could benefit from jobs, royalties, and more affordable energy if Gulf offshore leasing continues.
• The President, U.S. Congress, and energy industry stakeholders (e.g., oil and gas companies, pipeline developers) whose policy decisions would be influenced by the resolution's requests.

Key Provisions

• Expresses support for continued Gulf of Mexico outer continental shelf leasing.
• Urges the President and Congress to pursue energy independence over foreign dependence and to support job creation and economic revival.
• Calls for approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline and removal of barriers to new oil and natural gas pipelines.
• Supports future exploration and production on federal lands and waters to ensure reliable and affordable energy.
• Advocates policies that promote innovations through competitive markets to reduce greenhouse gases.
• Encourages continued domestic oil and natural gas production with the aim of a healthier environment than producing energy abroad.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative