Expression of Interest Sensibility Act
This bill amends the Mineral Leasing Act to establish a fee for expressions of interest in oil and gas leasing. It requires the Secretary to charge a fee against the submitter of the first expression of interest if no bid is received at a lease sale, or against the successful bidder if a bid is accepted. Expressions of interest remain valid for at least five years unless a lease sale occurs for that land. The bill directly affects companies seeking to explore or develop oil and gas on federal lands by adding this fee mechanism to the leasing process.
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Introduced Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Jan 23, 2025
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Harriet M. Hageman
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