Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Feb 9, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Feb 9, 2023
Energy and Natural Resources
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
Senate
Step 5
House floor
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill requires the President and federal agencies to obtain the approval of Congress before prohibiting or substantially delaying certain new energy or mineral leases or permits on federal lands. Specifically, approval must be obtained for new (1) oil and gas leases, drill permits, approvals, or authorizations; (2) coal leases, permits, approvals, or authorizations; and (3) mineral patents, leases, permits, approvals, or authorizations. In addition, the President and agencies must obtain the approval of Congress before withdrawing certain federal lands from mineral and geothermal leasing activities.
Timeline · 2 actions
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.