HR 3231
American Energy Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:39 AM
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Bill overview
The American Energy Act modifies the Mineral Leasing Act to address legal challenges to oil and gas lease sales and drilling permits. Specifically, it clarifies that pending civil lawsuits won't automatically halt the processing of drilling permit applications, unless a court has vacated a lease. The bill also establishes a one-four-year term limit for new drilling permits and aims to prevent courts from blocking lease sales or development activities based on environmental concerns if bids have already been opened and a high bidder identified.
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