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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jun 3, 2026
BillsEnergyH.R. 7831Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 7831Passed HouseEnergy

Republicans authorize oil and gas leasing on federal lands

Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Mike (R-UT)3 cosponsorsIntroduced Mar 5, 2026
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Where it is in the process

Introduced
Mar 5
House committee
May 14
House floor
Jun 2
4
Senate
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5
Signed
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Sponsor

Cosponsors (3)

CR
HR
SR
All Republican.

Activity timeline

Jun 3
Jun 3
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 2
Jun 2
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 2
Jun 2
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3757)
Jun 2
Jun 2
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3757)
Jun 2
Jun 2
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7831.
Jun 2
Jun 2
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3757-3578)
Jun 2
Jun 2
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 20
May 20
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 579.
May 20
May 20
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-665.
May 20
May 20
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-665.
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Full action log

All 18 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jun 3
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 2
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 2
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3757)
Jun 2
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3757)
Jun 2
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7831.
Jun 2
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3757-3578)
Jun 2
HOUSEMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
May 20
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 579.
May 20
HOUSEReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-665.
May 20
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-665.
May 14
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
May 14
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 14
HOUSESubcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
Mar 25
HOUSESubcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 18
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Mar 5
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 5
Introduced in House
Mar 5
Introduced in House

All 3 cosponsors

0 Democrats · 3 Republicans
Republicans (3)

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