H.R. 7831: License to Drill Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2026-03-05 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] |
| Policy area | Energy |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-29 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-31 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-05-20):
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.)
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Celeste Maloy | R UT 2026-03-24 |
| Harriet M. Hageman | R WY 2026-03-27 |
| Stephanie I. Bice | R OK 2026-04-23 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 7831 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 7831?
H.R. 7831 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: License to Drill Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 7831 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).