H.R. 7831 · 119th Congress · Energy
License to Drill Act
Extends the Bureau of Land Management's authority to collect oil and gas permit processing fees through 2037. AI-read
What it does
This bill extends through FY2037 the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM’s) authority to collect oil and gas permit processing fees. For each new permit application, BLM collects a fee that is transferred to the BLM Permit Processing Improvement Fund. (Under current law, the fees are authorized through FY2026.)
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, May 20, 2026 (Reported to House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
No recorded roll call votes on this bill. Most bills never get one; many pass by voice vote or unanimous consent, or stay in committee.
Latest action
Sep 30, 2026 · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5226-5231)