S. 4223 · 116th Congress

Leasing Market Efficiency Act

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Jon Tester
Introduced
2020-07-20
Latest action
2020-07-20 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Leasing Market Efficiency Act

This bill requires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to issue all onshore oil and gas leasing through a competitive bidding process.

The BLM must ensure the receipt by the United States of fair market value for any land or resources leased and any rights covered by the United States.