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Congress Must Approve Halting Federal Oil and Gas Drilling

New rules for decisions about stopping oil and gas extraction on government-owned lands. The President or officials can no longer unilaterally stop issuing permits and selling drilling rights. Such a decision will require approval from Congress.
Key points
Decisions to stop oil and gas extraction on federal lands require Congressional approval.
Without Congress's approval, the government cannot stop issuing permits and selling drilling rights.
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Print number: 117_HR_519
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safeguarding Oil and Gas Leasing and Permitting Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_519.

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 2021-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Decisions to stop oil and gas extraction on federal lands require Congressional approval.
  • Without Congress's approval, the government cannot stop issuing permits and selling drilling rights.
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. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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