Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 7831 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
4 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 4 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Kennedy, Mike (R-UT) (Introduced 03/05/2026) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.65 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/29/2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (05/20/2026)
License to Drill Act
This bill extends through FY2037 the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM’s) authority to collect oil and gas permit processing fees. For each new permit application, BLM collects a fee that is transferred to the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Fund. (Under current law, the fees are authorized through FY2026.)
119 HR 7831 EH: License to Drill Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 7831
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to extend the period of time during which the Secretary of the Interior is required to collect a fee for each new application for a permit to drill, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the License to Drill Act.
2.BLM oil and gas permit processing feeSection 35(d) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 191(d)) is amended— (1)in paragraph (1), by striking 2026 and inserting 2037; (2)in paragraph (3)— (A)by striking Of the fees collected under this subsection for a fiscal year, the and inserting The; and (B)by striking transfer— and all that follows through the Fund and inserting transfer, for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2037, all of the fees collected under this subsection for each such fiscal year to the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Fund; and (3)in paragraph (4), by striking 2026 and inserting 2037. Passed the House of Representatives June 2, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 7831 IH: License to Drill Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-05 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7831IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 5, 2026Mr. Kennedy of Utah introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Mineral Leasing Act to extend the period of time during which the Secretary of the Interior is required to collect a fee for each new application for a permit to drill, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the License to Drill Act.
2.BLM oil and gas permit processing feeSection 35(d) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 191(d)) is amended— (1)in paragraph (1), by striking 2026 and inserting 2037; (2)in paragraph (3)— (A)by striking Of the fees collected under this subsection for a fiscal year, the and inserting The; and (B)by striking transfer— and all that follows through the Fund and inserting transfer, for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2037, all of the fees collected under this subsection for each such fiscal year to the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Fund; and (3)in paragraph (4), by striking 2026 and inserting 2037.
119 HR 7831 : License to Drill Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-06-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7831IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 3, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo amend the Mineral Leasing Act to extend the period of time during which the Secretary of the Interior is required to collect a fee for each new application for a permit to drill, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the License to Drill Act.2.BLM oil and gas permit processing feeSection 35(d) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 191(d)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1), by striking 2026 and inserting 2037;(2)in paragraph (3)—(A)by striking Of the fees collected under this subsection for a fiscal year, the and inserting The; and(B)by striking transfer— and all that follows through the Fund and inserting transfer, for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2037, all of the fees collected under this subsection for each such fiscal year to the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Fund; and(3)in paragraph (4), by striking 2026 and inserting 2037.Passed the House of Representatives June 2, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 7831 RH: License to Drill Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-05-20 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 579119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7831[Report No. 119–665]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 5, 2026Mr. Kennedy of Utah introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesMay 20, 2026Additional sponsors: Ms. Maloy, Ms. Hageman, and Mrs. BiceMay 20, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend the Mineral Leasing Act to extend the period of time during which the Secretary of the Interior is required to collect a fee for each new application for a permit to drill, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the License to Drill Act.2.BLM oil and gas permit processing feeSection 35(d) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 191(d)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (1), by striking 2026 and inserting 2037;(2)in paragraph (3)—(A)by striking Of the fees collected under this subsection for a fiscal year, the and inserting The; and(B)by striking transfer— and all that follows through the Fund and inserting transfer, for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2037, all of the fees collected under this subsection for each such fiscal year to the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Fund; and(3)in paragraph (4), by striking 2026 and inserting 2037.May 20, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/05/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/05/2026 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 03/18/2026 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. |
| 03/25/2026 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 05/14/2026 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged |
| 05/14/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 05/14/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. |
| 05/20/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-665. |
| 05/20/2026 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-665. |
| 05/20/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 579. |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3757-3578) |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7831. |
| 06/02/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3757) |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3757) |
| 06/02/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 06/03/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| 07/15/2026 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. |
| 07/29/2026 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | License to Drill Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | License to Drill Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | License to Drill Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to extend the period of time during which the Secretary of the Interior is required to collect a fee for each new application for a permit to drill, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | License to Drill Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | License to Drill Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to extend the period of time during which the Secretary of the Interior is required to collect a fee for each new application for a permit to drill, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 07/29/2026 Markup By |
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 06/03/2026 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 05/20/2026 Reported By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 05/14/2026 Markup By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 03/05/2026 Referred To |
Policy Area: Energy
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