A bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes.

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Congressional Summary of S 4227

This bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from requiring a drilling permit under the Mineral Leasing Act for an action occurring within an oil and gas drilling or spacing unit, if (1) less than 50% of the minerals within the unit are federally owned, and (2) the federal government neither owns nor leases the surface estate within the unit's boundaries.

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Current Status of Bill S 4227

Bill S 4227 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 16, 2022. Bill S 4227 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 16, 2022. Bill S 4227's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 554. as of November 17, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4227

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4227

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Licensing and registrations

- Oil and gas

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4227

A bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes.