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Payments to states for lost oil and gas leasing revenue

This bill aims to provide financial compensation to states that lose revenue from federal land oil and gas leasing when such activity is halted by federal authorities. This means states could receive money that would normally come from lease rentals, bonuses, royalties, and state taxes related to extraction.
Key points
States will receive compensation if federal oil and gas leasing on their land is stopped or limited by the President or other officials.
Payments will be calculated based on average revenues from the past 10 years, including lease rentals, bonuses, royalties, and state taxes.
Compensation amounts will be adjusted annually for inflation to reflect changes in the cost of living.
Funds for compensation will come from federal mineral royalties.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6086
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-11-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

PILLR Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6086.

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 2021-11-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States will receive compensation if federal oil and gas leasing on their land is stopped or limited by the President or other officials.
  • Payments will be calculated based on average revenues from the past 10 years, including lease rentals, bonuses, royalties, and state taxes.
  • Compensation amounts will be adjusted annually for inflation to reflect changes in the cost of living.
  • Funds for compensation will come from federal mineral royalties.
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.

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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Economy Environment