Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act

3/21/2025, 4:38 AM

Summary of Bill S 722

Bill 119 s 722, also known as the "Oil and Gas Permitting Streamlining Act," aims to simplify the process for obtaining permits for oil and gas drilling. The bill also seeks to clarify ownership rights for certain drilling or spacing units.

The main goal of the bill is to make it easier for companies in the oil and gas industry to navigate the permitting process, which can often be complex and time-consuming. By streamlining this process, the bill aims to promote increased production of oil and gas in the United States.

Additionally, the bill addresses the issue of fee ownership for drilling or spacing units. This provision is intended to provide clarity and certainty for companies operating in the oil and gas industry, ensuring that they have clear ownership rights over the land on which they are drilling. Overall, Bill 119 s 722 is designed to support the oil and gas industry by reducing regulatory burdens and providing greater certainty for companies operating in this sector. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on the oil and gas industry in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 722

Bill S 722 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2025. Bill S 722 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 25, 2025.  Bill S 722's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of February 25, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 722

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 722

Primary Policy Focus


Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 722

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.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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