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US HB678
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Harriet Hageman
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AI Summary
- Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to change when expression of interest (EOI) fees are assessed for federal oil and gas leasing
- Expression of interest fees would only be charged if land receives no bids at lease sale (assessed against original EOI filer) or if land receives a successful bid (assessed against winning bidder)
- Eliminates upfront EOI fees that are currently charged when submitting an expression of interest
- Expressions of interest must remain active for at least 5 years unless the land is offered at a lease sale
- Introduced by Rep. Hageman (WY) on January 23, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources
Legislative Description
Expression of Interest Sensibility Act
Energy
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
1/23/2025
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources1/23/2025
Full Bill Text
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