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US S2962

US S2962
COMPETES Act Competitive Onshore Mineral Policy via Eliminating Taxpayer-Enabled Speculation Act


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Introduced
10/07/2021
In Committee
10/07/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to ensure market com- petition in onshore oil and gas leasing, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the COMPETES Act (Competitive Onshore Mineral Policy via Eliminating Taxpayer-Enabled Speculation Act), amends the Mineral Leasing Act to ensure that all onshore oil and gas leases are issued through a competitive bidding process. It eliminates the ability for the Secretary of the Interior to issue noncompetitive leases, and specifies the terms and conditions for competitive leasing, including a 10-year primary lease term and extensions based on continued oil or gas production. The bill also makes conforming amendments to the Mineral Leasing Act to align with the competitive leasing requirements.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 10/07/2021)

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