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S. 1233 113th Congress Senate

Federal Land Freedom Act of 2013

Official title: A bill to achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control the development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land.

Introduced: June 26, 2013 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 26, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 26, 2013
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action June 26, 2013

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Federal Land Freedom Act of 2013 - Authorizes a state to: (1) establish a program covering the leasing and permitting processes, regulatory requirements, and any other provisions by which the state would exercise its rights to develop all forms of energy resources on available federal land in the state; and (2) as a condition of certification, submit a declaration to the Departments of the Interior, Agriculture (USDA), and Energy (DOE) that such a program has been established or amended.

Considers each program certified under this Act as satisfying all applicable requirements of federal law and regulations, including: (1) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), (2) the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and (3) the National Historic Preservation Act.

Requires, upon submission of a declaration by a state, the program to be certified, and the state to receive all rights from the federal government to develop all forms of energy resources covered by the program.

Prohibits activities carried out in accordance with this Act from being subject to: (1) judicial review, and (2) the Administrative Procedure Act.

 Related & companion bills 4
  • HR 2511 Identical bill Federal Land Freedom Act of 2013
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  • S 2170 American Energy Renaissance Act of 2014
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Republican 8
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Jun 26, 2013
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Jun 26, 2013
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Cruz, Ted
Texas · Jun 26, 2013
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Hoeven, John
North Dakota · Jun 26, 2013
Isakson, Johnny
· Jun 26, 2013
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Johnson, Ron
Wisconsin · Jun 26, 2013
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Lee, Mike
Utah · Jun 26, 2013
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Paul, Rand
Kentucky · Jun 26, 2013
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · Jun 26, 2013
Vitter, David
· Jun 26, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1233: Federal Land Freedom Act of 2013. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-S-1233/
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