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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 2, 2021Energy
H.R. 1517

Ending Taxpayer Welfare for Oil and Gas Companies Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Dec 14, 2022)

Ending Taxpayer Welfare for Oil and Gas Companies Act of 2021

This bill addresses royalties related to the development of federal energy resources.

Among other requirements, the bill

  • increases the onshore royalty rates for new oil, gas, and coal leases;
  • increases onshore rental rates for oil and gas leasing;
  • modifies the current onshore oil and gas minimum bid from $2 to $10 and requires it to be adjusted every four years for inflation; and
  • increases inspection fees and penalties on oil and gas operators.

What just happenedDec 14, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 455.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45](D-CA)Sponsor
18 cosponsors18 D
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  1. Dec 14, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 455.

  2. Dec 14, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-632.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Dec 14, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-632.

    Natural Resources Committee
  4. May 5, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 14.

    Natural Resources Committee
  5. May 5, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  6. May 5, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  7. Mar 9, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee
  8. Mar 8, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

    Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee
  9. Mar 2, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. Mar 2, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Mar 2, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseDec 14, 20227

Ending Taxpayer Welfare for Oil and Gas Companies Act of 2021

This bill addresses royalties related to the development of federal energy resources.

Among other requirements, the bill

  • increases the onshore royalty rates for new oil, gas, and coal leases;
  • increases onshore rental rates for oil and gas leasing;
  • modifies the current onshore oil and gas minimum bid from $2 to $10 and requires it to be adjusted every four years for inflation; and
  • increases inspection fees and penalties on oil and gas operators.
Introduced in HouseMar 2, 2021

Ending Taxpayer Welfare for Oil and Gas Companies Act of 2021

This bill addresses royalties related to the development of federal energy resources.

Among other requirements, the bill

  • increases the onshore royalty rates for new oil, gas, and coal leases;
  • increases onshore rental rates for oil and gas leasing;
  • modifies the current onshore oil and gas minimum bid from $2 to $5 and requires it to be adjusted every four years for inflation; and
  • increases inspection fees and penalties on oil and gas operators.
Ending Taxpayer Welfare for Oil and Gas Companies Act of 2021 — Informed