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Mandating Offshore Oil and Gas Leases: Increased Drilling, Lower Royalties.

This law mandates the Secretary of the Interior to hold at least 26 offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska over a 10-year period. It lowers the minimum royalty rates companies pay to the federal government and deems specific existing environmental reviews sufficient, explicitly voiding certain mitigation measures for the Rice's whale (Balaenoptera ricei).
Key points
Mandated Lease Sales: Requires the government to conduct 26 lease sales over a decade (20 in the Gulf of America, 6 in the Cook Inlet Planning Area).
Lower Royalty Rates: The minimum royalty rate paid by drilling companies to the federal government is lowered from 16 2/3% to 12.5%.
Streamlined Environmental Compliance: The Act deems compliance with specific past biological opinions as sufficient for current laws and voids mitigation measures for the Rice's whale in the Gulf of America.
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Print number: 119_HR_3061
Sponsor: Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4]
Process start date: 2025-04-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BRIDGE Production Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3061.

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 2025-04-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandated Lease Sales: Requires the government to conduct 26 lease sales over a decade (20 in the Gulf of America, 6 in the Cook Inlet Planning Area).
  • Lower Royalty Rates: The minimum royalty rate paid by drilling companies to the federal government is lowered from 16 2/3% to 12.5%.
  • Streamlined Environmental Compliance: The Act deems compliance with specific past biological opinions as sufficient for current laws and voids mitigation measures for the Rice's whale in the Gulf of America.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4].

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 2025-12-24.

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