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H.R. 7831

License to Drill Act

📅 Oct 15, 2026
Summary:
• Extends the period during which the Secretary of the Interior must collect fees for new drilling permit applications from 2026 to 2037
• Requires transfer of all collected fees to the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Fund for fiscal years 2027 through 2037
• Amends Section 35(d) of the Mineral Leasing Act to implement these changes
Additional Details:
• The bill is titled the "License to Drill Act"
• The amendments specifically modify paragraphs (1), (3), and (4) of Section 35(d) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 191(d))
• The bill was introduced by Mr. Kennedy of Utah on March 5, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
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