Senate Bill 335
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Federal Land Freedom Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 7, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
335
Congress
115
Policy Area
Energy
Energy
Primary focus of measure is all sources and supplies of energy, including alternative energy sources, oil and gas, coal, nuclear power; efficiency and conservation; costs, prices, and revenues; electric power transmission; public utility matters.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Federal Land Freedom Act of 2017
This bill authorizes a state with an established oil and gas leasing program to take responsibility from the federal government for leasing and regulating the exploration and development of oil, gas, and other forms of energy on federal land in the state.
Any state actions to lease, permit, or regulate oil and gas exploration and development shall not be subject to federal action under certain laws, including the Administrative Procedure Act, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
State-issued leases or permits shall provide for the collection and deposit of federal royalties and revenues.
A state may collect and retain lease or permit application processing fees.
February 7, 2017
02/07/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
02/07/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:48 PM