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S.624: Fair Returns for Public Lands Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced March 9, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 9, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
2 (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 9, 2021
Bill Summary
Fair Returns for Public Lands Act of 2021 This bill revises the royalty system applicable to leases of public lands for oil and gas production. Specifically, it increases royalty rates, rental rates, and minimum bidding standards for onshore oil and gas leasing. In addition, it establishes a new fee that must be paid by any person who nominates public lands for such leasing. Finally, the bill requires the Department of the Interior to adjust...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 9, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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| March 9, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) |