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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1555· House(119-HR-1555)

Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act

Rep. Bice
Age: 53 years
Oklahoma
Introduced
2/25/2025
Last activity
9/15/2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 16.
Sponsored by
Stephanie Bice
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 0
Energy
  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act," aims to amend the Mineral Leasing Act. The goal is to streamline the permitting process for oil and gas exploration and production. It specifically addresses activities conducted on non-Federal surface estate where the United States holds less than a 50 percent ownership interest in the subsurface mineral estate. Under this Act, certain activities would not require a Federal drilling permit if a State permit is submitted. Additionally, it clarifies that these specific actions would not be considered major Federal actions under certain environmental laws.

Yes· 3 of 11

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+5

    The bill significantly reduces regulatory costs and timelines for energy producers.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+4

    Streamlining oil and gas production may facilitate increased energy sector employment.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3

    Rural residents in energy-producing areas may benefit from increased economic activity.

The opposite· 3 of 11

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5

    The bill explicitly exempts activities from the Endangered Species Act and NEPA oversight.

  • Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-5

    The bill is intended to facilitate and expand rather than reduce fossil fuel production.

  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?-5

    The bill specifically excludes Indian lands from its streamlined benefits, maintaining a regulatory disparity.