To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to adjust the royalty rates for leases for coal mining and oil and gas extraction on Federal land, and for other purposes.

12/31/2022, 4:58 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4219

Bill 117 hr 4219, also known as the Mineral Leasing Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the royalty rates for leases for coal mining and oil and gas extraction on Federal land. The bill seeks to adjust the rates in order to ensure fair compensation for the extraction of these natural resources.

The current royalty rates for coal mining and oil and gas extraction on Federal land are set by the Mineral Leasing Act, which was originally passed in 1920. The rates have not been updated in many years, leading to concerns that they may not accurately reflect the value of the resources being extracted.

The proposed changes in Bill 117 hr 4219 would adjust the royalty rates to better align with market conditions and ensure that the Federal government receives a fair share of the revenue generated from the extraction of these resources. This would help to ensure that taxpayers are receiving fair compensation for the use of Federal land for mining and drilling activities. In addition to adjusting the royalty rates, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to mineral leasing on Federal land. These provisions are aimed at improving transparency and accountability in the leasing process, as well as ensuring that environmental and conservation concerns are taken into consideration. Overall, Bill 117 hr 4219 represents an effort to modernize and improve the Mineral Leasing Act in order to better protect the interests of taxpayers and ensure that the extraction of natural resources on Federal land is conducted in a responsible and sustainable manner.

Congressional Summary of HR 4219

This bill revises the royalty rates for leases on federal land to produce coal, oil, and gas. Specifically the bill caps the royalty rate for coal and establishes a royalty rate for oil and gas.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4219

Bill HR 4219 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 29, 2021. Bill HR 4219 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 29, 2021.  Bill HR 4219's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. as of July 23, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4219

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4219

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4219

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to adjust the royalty rates for leases for coal mining and oil and gas extraction on Federal land, and for other purposes.To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to adjust the royalty rates for leases for coal mining and oil and gas extraction on Federal land, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4219

R
Liz Cheney
Wyoming(Republican)
R
Dan Newhouse
Washington(Republican)

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