Bill · S. 5118· Senate(119-S-5118)
Local Input Act
- Introduced
- 7/23/2026
- Last activity
- 7/23/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Ben Luján
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Local Input Act," aims to change how oil and gas leasing is handled. It requires the Secretary of the Interior to involve the public and various government officials before deciding to offer land for leasing. Specifically, the Secretary must disclose leasing proposals and analyses of expected effects on the land and its other uses. The bill also mandates providing the public an opportunity to comment on these proposals. Finally, it requires the consideration of input from the public, state and local governments, and federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
The bill mandates public disclosure of leasing proposals and analysis of expected effects on land resources.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill requires government-to-government consultation with federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill mandates government-to-government consultation with federally recognized Indian Tribes regarding land leasing.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The bill requires public disclosure of the proposal to offer land for leasing and an analysis of how it affects surface and subsurface resources and other land uses (Section 2 de (a)(2)(A)).
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Public Voice: It provides an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposal to lease land (Section 2 de (a)(2)(B)).
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Government Input: The Secretary must consider input from state and local governments, as well as government-to-government consultation with federally recognized Indian Tribes (Section 2 de (a)(2)(C)).
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Decision-making Flexibility: The Secretary of the Interior may decide not to offer a parcel for oil or gas leasing based on the involvement of the public and officials (Section 2 de (b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+6Increase States Rights+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+5Good For Rural Residents+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+4Reduces Fossil Fuel Production+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 7/23/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Introduced in Senate