HR 5616
BRIDGE Production Act of 2023
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Bill overview
The BRIDGE Production Act of 2023 directs the Secretary of the Interior to hold at least four offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico within a two-year period. It aims to accelerate the leasing of federal offshore mineral resources by streamlining the lease sale process and establishing specific timelines for conducting these sales. The act also addresses legal challenges to lease sales, ensuring they don’t delay related approvals and requiring corrections if noncompliance is found. Finally, it mandates a minimum acreage offering for each lease sale.
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Garret Graves
Cosponsors
Jerry L. Carl
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