HR 4246
115th Congress
House
Energy
Community life and organization
Educational facilities and institutions
Land use and conservation
Licensing and registrations
Oil and gas
No Drilling in Our Backyards Act
Introduced: November 3, 2017
Introduced by:
Barragán, Nanette Diaz
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 14, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Nov 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Nov 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
No Drilling in Our Backyards Act
This bill amends the Mineral Leasing Act to prohibit the Department of the Interior from issuing a permit for any oil and gas drilling operation that is located within 1,500 feet from a home, business, school, or other building that requires special protection.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Committees of jurisdiction
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