ONSHORE Act
Latest action · Jan 18, 2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S301)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJan 18, 2018
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Opportunities for the Nation and States to Harness Onshore Resources for Energy Act or the ONSHORE Act
This bill addresses onshore oil and gas resources on federal land and non-federal surface estates.
The bill allows states with an established permitting and regulatory program to manage certain federal permitting and regulatory responsibilities for oil and gas development on federal lands within their borders. The bill provides a mechanism for states to receive their entitled percentage of sales, bonuses, royalties, and rentals for all public land or deposits located in the state.
Certain oil and gas activities conducted on non-federal surface estates do not require a permit.
The Department of the Interior must defer to state regulations, guidance, and permit requirements for all activities regarding hydraulic fracturing relating to oil, gas, or geothermal production activities on federal land.
Cosponsors 5
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 18, 2018 to Mar 5, 2018, with 4 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-ND | John Hoeven | Original | Jan 18, 2018 |
| R-WY | Michael B. Enzi | Original | Jan 18, 2018 |
| R-UT | Mike Lee | Original | Jan 18, 2018 |
| R-UT | Orrin G. Hatch | Original | Jan 18, 2018 |
| D-ND | Heidi Heitkamp | Mar 5, 2018 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 18, 2018Introduced in Senate
- Jan 18, 2018Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S301)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 4239 | SECURE American Energy Act | Related bill | Nov 2, 2018 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.
- Administrative remedies
- Alaska
- Department of the Interior
- Energy
- Energy revenues and royalties
- Government trust funds
- Indian lands and resources rights
- Intergovernmental relations
- Land use and conservation
- Licensing and registrations
- Oil and gas
- State and local finance
- State and local government operations
- Strategic materials and reserves
- User charges and fees
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jan 18, 2018Introduced in Senate
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