SJR 41 Summary

• Calls on the Biden administration to reverse the moratorium on federal oil and natural gas leases implemented in January 2021 and pursue energy independence policies.

• Claims a federal leasing ban would cost nearly one million American jobs by 2022 and forfeit $9 billion in government revenue while states lose hundreds of millions in mineral royalties for schools, infrastructure, and environmental projects.

• Argues that restricting domestic energy development will increase reliance on foreign oil imports and result in higher consumer energy costs of $19 billion by 2030, with minimal environmental benefit.

• Requests approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline, removal of barriers to new oil and natural gas pipelines, and continued exploration on federal lands and waters to ensure affordable energy.

• Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President of the United States and the Alabama Congressional Delegation.