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Introduced
02/25/2019
02/25/2019
In Committee
03/08/2019
03/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to create a buffer in between oil and gas drilling operations and homes, businesses, schools, and other buildings that require special protection, and for other purposes. This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from issuing a permit for any oil and gas drilling operation that is located within 1,500 feet from a home, business, school, or other building that requires special protection.
AI Summary
This bill, the "No Drilling in Our Backyards Act," amends the Mineral Leasing Act to prohibit the Department of the Interior from issuing permits for any oil and gas drilling operations located within 1,500 feet of a home, business, school, or other building that requires special protection, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior. The purpose of this bill is to create a buffer zone between oil and gas drilling operations and certain sensitive buildings or locations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. (on 03/08/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1333/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1333/BILLS-116hr1333ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1333/BILLS-116hr1333ih.pdf.pdf |
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