United States
S. 5039
License to Drill Act
The bill would extend the authority for the federal government to collect fees from oil and gas companies when they apply for drilling permits on public lands, continuing this practice through 2037 instead of ending in 2026. These fees fund the agency responsible for processing and managing permit applications.[AI-Generated]
Reported by committee 17 September 2026
Record as of 17 September 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.
- 17 September 2026 Reported by committee
What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote)
- 17 September 2026 Placed on calendar (Senate)
1 more action
- 29 July 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 21 July 2026 Referred to committee
- 21 July 2026 Introduced in Senate
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