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S 3731 United States Senate · 117th Congress

A bill to restart oil and gas leasing and permitting on Federal land, and for other purposes.

Summary
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.
Issues: ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill mandates resumption of oil/gas leasing on federal lands, promoting fossil fuel development over renewable energy policies.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill mandates resumption of oil/gas leasing on federal lands, increasing fossil fuel extraction and weakening environmental protections by removing regulatory barriers to development.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2022
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Introduced Mar 2, 2022 Last action Mar 2, 2022
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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