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Ending Speculative Oil and Gas Leasing on Public Lands

This act aims to stop the leasing of public lands for oil and gas extraction that have little to no real potential. This will prevent taxpayer money from being wasted on managing such leases, allowing these lands to be better utilized for recreation, conservation, and other public purposes. Citizens will have a greater say in decisions regarding the use of these areas.
Key points
Prohibits leasing public lands with low or no oil and gas development potential, saving taxpayer money.
Emphasizes using public lands for recreation, environmental protection, and other purposes, rather than speculative leases.
Requires assessing the development potential of lands before leasing and regular updates of these assessments.
Ensures public participation in decisions regarding land leasing.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2986
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]
Process start date: 2021-05-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

End Speculative Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2986.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits leasing public lands with low or no oil and gas development potential, saving taxpayer money.
  • Emphasizes using public lands for recreation, environmental protection, and other purposes, rather than speculative leases.
  • Requires assessing the development potential of lands before leasing and regular updates of these assessments.
  • Ensures public participation in decisions regarding land leasing.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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