In CommitteeFiled Jul 23, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 23, 2026
Summary
The bill would obligate the Secretary of the Interior to seek meaningful input from the public and from state, tribal, and local governments before deciding whether to offer certain parcels of federal land for oil or gas leasing. By adding this step, the measure aims to increase transparency and give local stakeholders a voice in leasing decisions that could impact their communities and environments.
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