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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 development 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 land decisions through mandatory public consultations.
Key points
Prohibits leasing federal lands for oil and gas if they have low or no potential for resource development.
Promotes better use of federal lands for recreation, conservation, and other important activities.
Increases transparency and public participation in land leasing decisions.
Saves taxpayer money by avoiding inefficient leases.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3377
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]
Process start date: 2023-05-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

End Speculative Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3377.

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 2023-05-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits leasing federal lands for oil and gas if they have low or no potential for resource development.
  • Promotes better use of federal lands for recreation, conservation, and other important activities.
  • Increases transparency and public participation in land leasing decisions.
  • Saves taxpayer money by avoiding inefficient leases.
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. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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