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H.R. 7397

To restart oil and gas leasing and permitting on Federal land, and for other purposes.

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.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26](R-TX)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

    Forestry Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Agriculture Committee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
  4. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

To restart oil and gas leasing and permitting on Federal land, and for other purposes. — Informed