License to Drill Act

Hozzl · 2026-06-04T10:56:28Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7831 License to Drill Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/4/2026, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7831

H.R. 7831, from the 119th Congress, seeks to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to prolong the duration within which the Secretary of the Interior must impose a fee for each new permit to drill application.

Congressional Summary of HR 7831

License to Drill Act

This bill extends through FY2037 the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM’s) authority to collect oil and gas permit processing fees. For each new permit application, BLM collects a fee that is transferred to the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Fund. (Under current law, the fees are authorized through FY2026.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 7831

Bill HR 7831 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since June 3, 2026. Bill HR 7831 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 5, 2026. Bill HR 7831's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of June 3, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7831

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Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7831

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to extend the period of time during which the Secretary of the Interior is required to collect a fee for each new application for a permit to drill, and for other purposes.

Comments

Lottie Nguyen

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8 days ago

I can't believe this bill is going to pass. It's going to have a huge impact on my community and I'm really worried about what it means for our environment. It's just not right.