License to Drill Act

Progress

Timeline

• Oct 20Signed by President.
• Oct 14Message on Senate action sent to the House.
• Sep 30Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5226-5231)
• Sep 17Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 665.
• Jul 29Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
• Jul 15Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
• Jun 3Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
• Jun 2Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
• May 20Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 579.
• May 14Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Summary

**License to Drill Act (HR 7831) - Summary** This bill would change how the federal government issues permits for oil and gas drilling on federal lands and waters. **What it does:** - Streamlines the permitting process for oil and gas exploration and drilling - Sets specific time limits for government agencies to review and approve drilling applications - Reduces regulatory requirements that companies must meet before drilling **Who it affects:** - Oil and gas companies seeking to drill on federal property - Federal agencies that review drilling permits - Communities near potential drilling sites - Environmental groups and advocates **What would change:** - Drilling permits would likely be approved faster - More oil and gas drilling could occur on federal lands and offshore waters - Companies would face fewer regulatory hurdles - Government agencies would have less time to conduct environmental and safety reviews The bill is currently being reviewed in congressional committee and has not been voted on by the full House.

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