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No Drilling in Our Backyards Act

Introduced: November 3, 2017 Introduced by: Barragán, Nanette Diaz Democratic · California See on congress.gov
 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 Congressional Research Service

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 November 14, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

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