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Ending Speculative Oil and Gas Leasing on Public Lands

This act aims to stop the leasing of federal lands for oil and gas extraction when there's little to no potential for finding these resources. This will prevent taxpayer money from being wasted on managing such leases and allow these lands to be better used for recreation, conservation, or other purposes. Citizens will have more say in decisions regarding these lands through mandatory public consultations.
Key points
Prohibits leasing federal lands for oil and gas if there's low or no potential for resources, saving taxpayer money.
Enhances protection of public and National Forest System lands for recreation, wildlife, and other uses.
Requires regular assessments of land development potential with mandatory public participation.
Allows exceptions for low-potential land leasing only in specific cases, like preventing drainage or through a strict variance process considering environmental and public interest factors.
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Print number: 117_S_607
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2021-03-04
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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_S_607.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits leasing federal lands for oil and gas if there's low or no potential for resources, saving taxpayer money.
  • Enhances protection of public and National Forest System lands for recreation, wildlife, and other uses.
  • Requires regular assessments of land development potential with mandatory public participation.
  • Allows exceptions for low-potential land leasing only in specific cases, like preventing drainage or through a strict variance process considering environmental and public interest factors.
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. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV].

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.

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