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To restart oil and gas leasing and permitting on Federal land, and for other purposes.
12/29/2022, 11:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7397
Bill 117 hr 7397, also known as the "Restarting Oil and Gas Leasing and Permitting on Federal Land Act," aims to resume the leasing and permitting of oil and gas activities on federal land. The bill seeks to overturn the current moratorium on new oil and gas leases imposed by the Biden administration and restore the process of leasing and permitting for energy development on federal lands.
The bill is intended to boost domestic energy production and reduce reliance on foreign sources of oil and gas. Proponents argue that restarting oil and gas leasing on federal land will create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and increase energy security for the United States.
Critics of the bill raise concerns about the environmental impact of increased oil and gas drilling on federal land. They argue that allowing more drilling could harm wildlife habitats, contribute to air and water pollution, and exacerbate climate change. Overall, the Restarting Oil and Gas Leasing and Permitting on Federal Land Act is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate between energy development and environmental conservation in the United States.
The bill is intended to boost domestic energy production and reduce reliance on foreign sources of oil and gas. Proponents argue that restarting oil and gas leasing on federal land will create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and increase energy security for the United States.
Critics of the bill raise concerns about the environmental impact of increased oil and gas drilling on federal land. They argue that allowing more drilling could harm wildlife habitats, contribute to air and water pollution, and exacerbate climate change. Overall, the Restarting Oil and Gas Leasing and Permitting on Federal Land Act is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate between energy development and environmental conservation in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 7397
This bill requires the President to immediately resume issuing oil and gas leases on federal lands and offshore submerged lands in the Outer Continental Shelf as specified under the bill. In addition, the bill prohibits the President from delaying such leases, including delaying related permits, approvals, or authorizations.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7397
Bill HR 7397 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 5, 2022. Bill HR 7397 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 5, 2022. Bill HR 7397's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. as of April 18, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7397
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7397
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7397
To restart oil and gas leasing and permitting on Federal land, and for other purposes.
To restart oil and gas leasing and permitting on Federal land, and for other purposes.
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