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President cannot halt federal oil and gas leasing.

This bill aims to ensure the continuous sale of oil and gas leases on federal lands. It means the President cannot stop these activities, which may impact energy prices and resource availability. If a sale is canceled or delayed, a replacement sale must be conducted within two years.
Key points
The President cannot pause quarterly onshore oil and gas lease sales on federal lands.
If a lease sale is canceled or delayed, a replacement sale must occur within two calendar years.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4571
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2022-07-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to reaffirm that the President of the United States lacks the authority to stop oil and gas leasing on Federal public land.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4571.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President cannot pause quarterly onshore oil and gas lease sales on federal lands.
  • If a lease sale is canceled or delayed, a replacement sale must occur within two calendar years.
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 Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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Environment Economy