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HR 7831On FloorFederalhouse

License to Drill Act

Introduced March 5, 2026Last action May 20, 2026
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License to Drill Act

Note: Limited Information Available

This bill, called the License to Drill Act, has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources, specifically its Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. Based on its title and committee assignment, the bill likely deals with the permitting or licensing process for oil, natural gas, or other energy drilling operations on federal lands or waters. However, because no official description or bill text has been provided, it is not possible to confirm the specific details of what the legislation would do.

Given the committee it was sent to — which oversees issues like onshore and offshore energy development, mining, and federal land management — the bill may affect energy companies, federal agencies, or communities near drilling sites. It could potentially change how quickly or easily drilling permits are approved, what requirements must be met before drilling can begin, or how the federal government manages energy extraction on public lands. Again, these are possibilities based on context, not confirmed details.

Because full bill text is not available, readers are encouraged to look up the bill directly on Congress.gov using the title "License to Drill Act" to review the actual language and any official summaries. Contacting your elected representatives is also a good way to learn more about how this legislation might affect your community.

This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 579.

May 20, 2026

Sponsor

R
Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]RUT

Committees

Natural ResourcesEnergy and Mineral Resources

Legislative History

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Mar 25, 2026

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Mar 18, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Mar 5, 2026

Introduced in House

Mar 5, 2026

Introduced in House

Mar 5, 2026