Why House bills that block new offshore drilling face a steep path

A package of eight House bills that would ban new offshore oil drilling was introduced by the new Democratic majority this week in response to the Trump administration’s proposal to open more leases in nearly all federal waters.
Although the proposals are not expected to pass into law because of President Trump’s position on the issue, activists hope the bills will intensify attention on the prospect of more drilling.
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