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Federal Lands and Waters Leasing Transparency Act
10/3/2024, 4:44 PM
Summary of Bill HR 9696
The Federal Lands and Waters Leasing Transparency Act, designated as H.R. 9696 in the 118th Congress and introduced on September 19, 2024, aims to enhance transparency in the leasing process for federal lands and waters. Specific provisions regarding disclosures and information sharing are likely included to ensure accountability and open access to lease-related data. The bill's key focus is on promoting greater visibility and understanding of leasing activities on public lands and in water bodies, potentially impacting how such processes are managed and monitored.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9696
Bill HR 9696 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 19, 2024. Bill HR 9696 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 19, 2024. Bill HR 9696's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 19, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9696
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9696
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9696
Federal Lands and Waters Leasing Transparency Act
Federal Lands and Waters Leasing Transparency Act
To amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the Mineral Leasing Act to require reports on rejected bids, to clarify timelines for the issuance of leases, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9696
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