H.R. 7831 — Presented to President

License to Drill Act

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee · Rep. Mike Kennedy (R-UT)

15 October 2026 | Presented to President

What's next: President has 10 days (Sundays excepted): sign, veto, or it becomes law unsigned (pocket veto if adjournment prevents return)

Summary: The bill would extend the federal government's authority to collect fees from oil and gas companies when they apply for drilling permits on public lands. Currently set to expire in 2026, these fees—which support the permit review process—would continue through 2037.

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Posted 16 October 2026