H.R. 4246 · 115th Congress
No Drilling in Our Backyards Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Nanette Barragán
- Introduced
- 2017-11-03
- Latest action
- 2017-11-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Summary
No Drilling in Our Backyards Act
This bill amends the Mineral Leasing Act to prohibit the Department of the Interior from issuing a permit for any oil and gas drilling operation that is located within 1,500 feet from a home, business, school, or other building that requires special protection.