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The House passed a bill that would prohibit the president from banning fracking without the consent of Congress

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Texas Rep. August Pfluger ’s bill that would prohibit the president from banning fracking without the consent of Congress passed the House Friday morning 226 to 188 .

Just 16 Democrats voted in favor of his bill, known as the Protecting American Energy Production Act .

The Texas Republican said the House passing his bill is “a necessary first step” in reversing the former Biden administration's efforts to curb fossil fuel production.

The bill faces uncertain prospects in the Senate .