Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 2, 2022Energy
S. 3731
A bill to restart oil and gas leasing and permitting on Federal land, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 2, 2022)
This bill requires the President to immediately resume issuing oil and gas leases on federal lands and offshore submerged lands in the Outer Continental Shelf as specified under the bill. In addition, the bill prohibits the President from delaying such leases, including delaying related permits, approvals, or authorizations.
What just happenedMar 2, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR](R-AR)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMar 2, 2022
- Mar 2, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Introduced in Senate