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Restarting Oil and Gas Drilling on Federal Lands

This bill requires the U.S. government to immediately resume selling leases for oil and gas exploration and production on federal lands and offshore areas. It means an end to pauses on issuing new drilling permits on these areas, unless Congress specifically allows it. The bill also cancels a part of a previous executive order related to tackling climate change in the context of energy development.
Key points
The government must immediately resume selling oil and gas leases on federal land and offshore.
The President cannot stop or delay issuing drilling permits on these lands without Congress's approval.
A section of a climate-related executive order impacting oil and gas development is rescinded.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7397
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Process start date: 2022-04-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7397.

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 2022-04-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government must immediately resume selling oil and gas leases on federal land and offshore.
  • The President cannot stop or delay issuing drilling permits on these lands without Congress's approval.
  • A section of a climate-related executive order impacting oil and gas development is rescinded.
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. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

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.

CATEGORIES

Environment Economy