H.R. 7298 · 117th Congress

Promoting Energy Independence and Transparency Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2022-03-30
Latest action
2022-03-30 · Introduced in House

Summary

Promoting Energy Independence and Transparency Act

This bill requires the Department of the Interior to take certain actions related to parcels of land that have been nominated for future sales of onshore oil and gas leases and related drilling permits. Specifically, Interior must (1) report to Congress about the status of the parcels, (2) publish on its website information concerning expressions of interest in nominated parcels and drilling permits, and (3) issue certain pending applications for drilling permits within 30 days.