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S. 5039

License to Drill Act

Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT)

17 September 2026 | Reported by committee (Energy and Natural Resources, without amendment, without written report)

What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote)

Summary: 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.

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Posted 18 September 2026

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S. 5039 | License to Drill Act | Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) | Energy and Natural Resources Committee 📅 17 September 2026 | 📋 Reported by committee (Energy and Natural Resources, without amendment, without written report) What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote) Summary: 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]

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