H.R. 7831 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
License to Drill Act
H.R. 7831 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed both chambers — introduced on Mar 5, 2026, sponsored by Mike Kennedy with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed both chambers
- Introduced
- Mar 5, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
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.)
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Kennedy (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 5, 2026
- Passed the HouseJun 2, 2026
- Passed the SenateSep 30, 2026
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5226-5231) (Sep 30, 2026)
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- H.J.Res. 24: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 42: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 75: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- S.J.Res. 80: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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