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Mandating 4 Major Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales in Gulf of Mexico

This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct at least four offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico by August 2025. It limits the impact of civil actions regarding environmental reviews: courts are prohibited from vacating leases even if a violation of the National Environmental Policy Act is found, and the processing of drilling permits must continue while any violations are resolved.
Key points
Requires four offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico by August 2025, each offering at least 74 million acres.
Limits the impact of litigation: courts cannot vacate leases even if the environmental review violates the National Environmental Policy Act.
Drilling permit applications must continue to be processed regardless of ongoing environmental litigation related to the lease sale.
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Print number: 118_S_2389
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2023-07-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Offshore Energy Security Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2389.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires four offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico by August 2025, each offering at least 74 million acres.
  • Limits the impact of litigation: courts cannot vacate leases even if the environmental review violates the National Environmental Policy Act.
  • Drilling permit applications must continue to be processed regardless of ongoing environmental litigation related to the lease sale.
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. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA].

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 2025-12-30.

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