What does Preamble of License to Drill Act do?

This bill amends the Mineral Leasing Act. The bill extends the period during which the Secretary of the Interior is required to collect a fee for each new application for a permit to drill. The bill includes provisions for other purposes, though these are not specified in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of License to Drill Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'License to Drill Act'.

What does BLM OIL AND GAS PERMIT PROCESSING FEE. of License to Drill Act do?

This section amends Section 35(d) of the Mineral Leasing Act. The amendment extends the timeframe for oil and gas permit processing fees from 2026 to 2037. Fees collected under this subsection will be transferred to the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Fund for fiscal years 2027 through 2037. The language regarding the transfer of fees has been revised to ensure all fees collected each year are transferred.

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License to Drill Act

Last updated: 3/25/2026 · Introduced: 3/5/2026

Author: Mike Kennedy (R-UT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Mineral Leasing Act to extend the timeframe for oil and gas permit processing fees through 2037.
Fees collected from these permits will be transferred to the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Fund from 2027 through 2037.
The bill ensures that all collected fees are transferred annually.

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