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US HR7298

US HR7298
Promoting Energy Independence and Transparency Act


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Introduced
03/30/2022
In Committee
03/30/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report on expressions of interest and applications for permits to drill, to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to require the publication of data on expressions of interest and applications for permits to drill, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Promoting Energy Independence and Transparency Act, would require the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report on the status of expressions of interest and applications for permits to drill for onshore oil and gas leases. The report would include details such as the number of pending expressions of interest, the length of time they have been pending, the status of pending permit applications, and the reasons for any delays. The bill would also require the Secretary to issue all pending permit applications that meet the requirements of the Mineral Leasing Act within 30 days of the bill's enactment. Additionally, the bill would amend the Mineral Leasing Act to require monthly publication of data on pending and approved expressions of interest and permit applications on the Department of the Interior's website, promoting greater transparency around the oil and gas leasing process.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (on 03/30/2022)

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