H.R. 7397 · 117th Congress
To restart oil and gas leasing and permitting on Federal land, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Michael Burgess
- Introduced
- 2022-04-05
- Latest action
- 2022-04-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
Summary
This bill requires the President to immediately resume issuing oil and gas leases on federal lands and offshore submerged lands in the Outer Continental Shelf as specified under the bill. In addition, the bill prohibits the President from delaying such leases, including delaying related permits, approvals, or authorizations.