HR. 1194In Committee

Federal Lands and Waters Leasing Transparency Act

Directs Interior to explain rejected highest bids for offshore oil and gas leases and limits court actions that could block or delay certain federal oil and gas leases

What this bill does

Directs Interior to explain rejected highest bids for offshore oil and gas leases and limits court actions that could block or delay certain federal oil and gas leases

Key points
  • Prohibit lease invalidation lawsuits
  • Direct Interior bid reports
  • Limit court delays for leases

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-11Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Topics and policy areas

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