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Energy Freedom Act: Faster Drilling, Mandatory Leases, and Regulatory Freeze.

This legislation aims to boost domestic oil and gas production by drastically speeding up permitting processes for drilling and pipeline construction. It mandates annual lease sales on federal lands and the Outer Continental Shelf, while limiting the scope of federal environmental reviews (NEPA) only to impacts within the U.S. Additionally, it reinstates and freezes several key, less restrictive environmental regulations for 15 years, intended to provide investment stability and potentially lower energy costs.
Key points
Significantly accelerates approval deadlines for natural gas pipelines and drilling permits (30-60 days), aiming to increase energy supply.
Mandates annual oil and gas lease sales on federal lands and offshore areas, increasing extraction activity.
Limits federal environmental impact reviews (NEPA) strictly to effects occurring within the territory of the United States.
Reinstates and locks in for 15 years less restrictive regulations concerning water protection and methane emissions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_879
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-03-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Energy Freedom Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_879.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Significantly accelerates approval deadlines for natural gas pipelines and drilling permits (30-60 days), aiming to increase energy supply.
  • Mandates annual oil and gas lease sales on federal lands and offshore areas, increasing extraction activity.
  • Limits federal environmental impact reviews (NEPA) strictly to effects occurring within the territory of the United States.
  • Reinstates and locks in for 15 years less restrictive regulations concerning water protection and methane emissions.
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. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

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 2025-12-27.

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