EO 14260
Protecting American Energy From State Overreach
Energy & EnvironmentEconomy & TradeNational SecurityGovernment Reform
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Summary
This executive order directs the Attorney General to identify and challenge state and local laws that regulate energy production, particularly those addressing climate change or greenhouse gas emissions, which the order characterizes as unconstitutional or preempted by federal law. The order asserts that such state policies threaten American energy dominance and national security by imposing barriers on traditional energy producers.
Key Points
- 1Directs the Attorney General to identify state and local laws regulating energy development that may be unconstitutional or preempted by federal law, with priority given to climate-related policies
- 2Instructs the Attorney General to take action to stop enforcement of identified state laws and civil actions deemed illegal
- 3Names specific state policies including New York's greenhouse gas penalty law, Vermont's emissions-based penalties, and California's carbon cap-and-trade system as examples of problematic state overreach
- 4Requires the Attorney General to submit a report within 60 days with recommendations for additional presidential or legislative action
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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