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Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1503| House 
| Updated: 12/14/2022
Mike Levin

Mike Levin

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (16)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 2021 This bill modifies several provisions related to oil and gas leasing on public lands. Among other requirements, the bill replaces the competitive auction process with a competitive-sealed bidding process. It also eliminates non-competitive bidding. Additionally, the bill increases royalty rates, rental rates, and the minimum bid amount. Further, the bill creates a fee for nominating lands for leasing. Lease sales must be held in each state no more than three times per year instead of quarterly. The bill also decreases lease term durations from 10 to 5 years. Certain lease information must be made available on public websites, including the names of all current and former lessees and operators. The bill also adds a number of new provisions related to protection of private surface estate owners. Finally, the bill establishes requirements to protect water resources, including by requiring oil or gas operators to replace certain water supplies affected by drilling, hydraulic fracturing (i.e., fracking), or production operations. In addition, the Bureau of Land Management must issue regulations governing the use of fracking under oil and gas leases for federal lands. The regulations must require (1) baseline water testing, and (2) public disclosure of each chemical used for fracking.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3225
Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 2020
Mar 2, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
Mar 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
May 5, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 5, 2021
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
May 5, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 15.
Dec 14, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 452.
Dec 14, 2022
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Dec 14, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-628, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3225
    Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 2020


  • March 2, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 2, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.


  • March 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.


  • May 5, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 5, 2021
    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.


  • May 5, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 15.


  • December 14, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 452.


  • December 14, 2022
    Committee on Agriculture discharged.


  • December 14, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-628, Part I.

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Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1503| House 
| Updated: 12/14/2022
Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 2021 This bill modifies several provisions related to oil and gas leasing on public lands. Among other requirements, the bill replaces the competitive auction process with a competitive-sealed bidding process. It also eliminates non-competitive bidding. Additionally, the bill increases royalty rates, rental rates, and the minimum bid amount. Further, the bill creates a fee for nominating lands for leasing. Lease sales must be held in each state no more than three times per year instead of quarterly. The bill also decreases lease term durations from 10 to 5 years. Certain lease information must be made available on public websites, including the names of all current and former lessees and operators. The bill also adds a number of new provisions related to protection of private surface estate owners. Finally, the bill establishes requirements to protect water resources, including by requiring oil or gas operators to replace certain water supplies affected by drilling, hydraulic fracturing (i.e., fracking), or production operations. In addition, the Bureau of Land Management must issue regulations governing the use of fracking under oil and gas leases for federal lands. The regulations must require (1) baseline water testing, and (2) public disclosure of each chemical used for fracking.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3225
Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 2020
Mar 2, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
Mar 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
May 5, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 5, 2021
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
May 5, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 15.
Dec 14, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 452.
Dec 14, 2022
Committee on Agriculture discharged.
Dec 14, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-628, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3225
    Restoring Community Input and Public Protections in Oil and Gas Leasing Act of 2020


  • March 2, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 2, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.


  • March 8, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.


  • May 5, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 5, 2021
    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.


  • May 5, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 15.


  • December 14, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 452.


  • December 14, 2022
    Committee on Agriculture discharged.


  • December 14, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-628, Part I.
Mike Levin

Mike Levin

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (16)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)

Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAlternative and renewable resourcesAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesIntergovernmental relationsLand use and conservationLegal fees and court costsOil and gasPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operationsUser charges and feesWater quality