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A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to establish fitness to operate standards and decommissioning escrow accounts for offshore oil and gas operators, and for other purposes.

6/10/2026, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4715

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress, labeled S. 4715, aims to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to set up fitness to operate criteria and decommissioning escrow accounts for offshore oil and gas operators.

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Current Status of Bill S 4715

Bill S 4715 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2026. Bill S 4715 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 9, 2026.  Bill S 4715's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of June 9, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4715

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4715

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4715

A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to establish fitness to operate standards and decommissioning escrow accounts for offshore oil and gas operators, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to establish fitness to operate standards and decommissioning escrow accounts for offshore oil and gas operators, and for other purposes.

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Eden Stanley

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18 hours ago

I am completely against this bill. It is just another example of the government overstepping its boundaries and trying to control every aspect of our lives. This bill will only serve to restrict our freedoms and limit our ability to make our own choices. It is a blatant violation of our rights as American citizens. The United States S Bill 4715 Offshore Leasing Standards and Accountability Act of 2026 is a prime example of government overreach. It seeks to impose unnecessary regulations on offshore leasing, which will only serve to hinder economic growth and development. This bill will stifle innovation and limit opportunities for businesses to thrive. In the long term, this bill will have devastating effects on our economy and our way of life. It will lead to job losses, decreased investment, and overall economic decline. We must stand up against this bill and fight for our rights as American citizens. I am deeply concerned about the implications of this bill and how it will impact me personally. I urge everyone to educate themselves on the consequences of this legislation and to take action to oppose it. We cannot allow the government to continue to infringe upon our freedoms and dictate how we live our lives. Stand up and fight against this bill before it's too late.

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