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Increased Transparency for Fossil Fuel and Renewable Energy Production on Public Lands

New rules require companies extracting fossil fuels or developing renewable energy on public and Indian lands to disclose detailed information about their operations, including emissions and environmental impact. This aims to increase information availability for citizens and Congress, allowing for better assessment of these activities' environmental and community impacts.
Key points
Companies seeking leases on public or Indian lands must disclose emissions and environmental impact data.
Companies holding leases will annually report data on emissions, water usage, and biodiversity impact.
This information will be publicly available online, increasing transparency of energy company operations.
Reports to Congress will include environmental change forecasts and analysis of renewable energy production impact, including material sourcing.
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Print number: 118_HR_4302
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]
Process start date: 2023-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Transparency in Energy Production Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4302.

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 2023-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Companies seeking leases on public or Indian lands must disclose emissions and environmental impact data.
  • Companies holding leases will annually report data on emissions, water usage, and biodiversity impact.
  • This information will be publicly available online, increasing transparency of energy company operations.
  • Reports to Congress will include environmental change forecasts and analysis of renewable energy production impact, including material sourcing.
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. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

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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