119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 23, 2026
S. 5118In Committee
Democrats require Interior to consult public before oil gas leasing
Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray (D-NM)Introduced Jul 23, 2026
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In plain English
The bill requires the Interior Department to consult with the public, states, tribes, and local governments before deciding whether to lease federal land for oil and gas drilling. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, a New Mexico Democrat, introduced the measure on July 23, 2026, and it was referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Jul 23
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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