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American Energy Act

USA118th CongressHR-1067| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2023
Lauren Boebert

Lauren Boebert

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (17)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Greg Lopez (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
American Energy Act This bill sets forth requirements to extend terms for energy drilling permits and to limit the effect of civil actions concerning such permits. Specifically, the bill extends the terms for permits to drill issued under Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act from two years to four years. The bill also requires the Department of the Interior to process an application for an oil or gas drilling permit or other authorizations under a valid existing lease regardless of any pending civil actions affecting the application or related lease. It also addresses litigation concerning the environmental review of certain oil and gas lease sales held under the Mineral Leasing Act or the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. A court may not vacate a lease sale nor otherwise limit, delay, or enjoin related lease activities unless the court concludes that (1) the lease will pose a risk of an imminent and substantial environmental harm, and (2) there is no other equitable remedy available. In addition, no court may enjoin or issue any order preventing the award of leases to a bidder in a lease sale if Interior has previously opened bids for such leases or disclosed the high bidder for any tract that was included in such lease sale.
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Timeline
Feb 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
  • February 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • March 22, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 118-947: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • HR 118-1335: TAPP American Resources Act
  • HR 118-7476: Countering Communist China Act
  • HR 118-1: Lower Energy Costs Act

American Energy Act

USA118th CongressHR-1067| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2023
American Energy Act This bill sets forth requirements to extend terms for energy drilling permits and to limit the effect of civil actions concerning such permits. Specifically, the bill extends the terms for permits to drill issued under Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act from two years to four years. The bill also requires the Department of the Interior to process an application for an oil or gas drilling permit or other authorizations under a valid existing lease regardless of any pending civil actions affecting the application or related lease. It also addresses litigation concerning the environmental review of certain oil and gas lease sales held under the Mineral Leasing Act or the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. A court may not vacate a lease sale nor otherwise limit, delay, or enjoin related lease activities unless the court concludes that (1) the lease will pose a risk of an imminent and substantial environmental harm, and (2) there is no other equitable remedy available. In addition, no court may enjoin or issue any order preventing the award of leases to a bidder in a lease sale if Interior has previously opened bids for such leases or disclosed the high bidder for any tract that was included in such lease sale.
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Timeline
Feb 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
  • February 17, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 17, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • March 22, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Lauren Boebert

Lauren Boebert

Republican Representative

Colorado

Cosponsors (17)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Greg Lopez (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 118-947: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • HR 118-1335: TAPP American Resources Act
  • HR 118-7476: Countering Communist China Act
  • HR 118-1: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted