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Oil and gas law decides where companies can drill and build pipelines, what they pay in royalties and taxes, and who cleans up when wells close. Follow the bills on leasing, pipeline safety, subsidies, and orphaned wells.
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Bill S-5688, States gain more oil and gas leasing revenue, bill would boost states' share of oil and gas leasing revenue from acquired lands; specifics on distribution and start date are not provided. It is at Introduced as of October 15, 2026. Sponsored by Bernie Moreno (R).
Bill HR-10828, Sanctions target Russia oil and gas, house bill would impose sanctions on Russia's oil and gas extraction and refining. It is at Introduced as of October 15, 2026. Sponsored by Gregory Meeks (D), William Keating, Ami Bera, Dina Titus, Jonathan Jackson, Jim Costa, Gabe Amo, Kweisi Mfume, Johnny Olszewski, George Latimer, Julie Johnson, Sarah McBride, Bradley Schneider, Madeleine Dean, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Don Bacon, Steny Hoyer, Ted Lieu, Jared Moskowitz, Greg Stanton, Brad Sherman, Jimmy Panetta, Donald Beyer, Richard Neal, Marcy Kaptur, Deborah Ross, James Walkinshaw, Grace Meng, Debbie Dingell, Jason Crow, and Joe Courtney.
Bill HR-10831, States gain share of oil leasing revenue, house bill would boost states' share of oil and gas leasing revenue from acquired lands by amending the Mineral Leasing Act. It is at Introduced as of October 15, 2026. Sponsored by David Taylor (R).
Bill HR-10789, Moratorium on oil and gas at Eglin range, lawmakers would pause oil and gas exploration and production in the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range under a proposed bill. It is at Introduced as of October 9, 2026. Sponsored by Jimmy Patronis (R), Vern Buchanan, Scott Franklin, John Rutherford, Neal Dunn, Daniel Webster, Gus Bilirakis, Mike Haridopolos, and Carlos Gimenez.
Bill HR-10721, Stop Orphaned Wells Act, it would require financial assurances before oil and gas work on federal lands. It is at Introduced as of October 5, 2026. Sponsored by Yassamin Ansari (D), Jared Huffman, Adelita Grijalva, Dave Min, Lateefah Simon, Julia Brownley, and Joe Neguse.
Bill HR-10434, Oil and Gas Trust Fund Act, creates a tax-code trust fund to fund investments in oil and gas communities. It is at Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 16, 2026.
Bill HR-8600, Fuel Tax Suspension and Credit Limits, reduce some fuel excise taxes above $3.99/gal and limit certain oil and gas tax benefits; transfers replace lost trust fund revenue. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of April 30, 2026.
Bill S-5438, Coastal Plain Leasing Ratification, ratifies and approves approvals for establishing and running the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program. It is at Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 678. as of September 22, 2026.
Bill S-5630, Oil and Gas Land Reclamation, senate introduces bill to require financial assurances for federal oil leases; minimums rise to $200,000 per lease and $650,000 per operator in a state. It is at Introduced as of September 30, 2026. Sponsored by Michael Bennet (D), Alex Padilla, John Hickenlooper, Adam Schiff, and Ben Luján.
Bill S-5654, Moratorium on offshore oil leasing, a bill would bar the Secretary of War from offering oil and gas areas in the Eglin Gulf Range. It is at Introduced as of September 30, 2026. Sponsored by Rick Scott (R) and Ashley Moody.
Bill HR-8990, Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business, exempts low-producing oil and gas "marginal wells" from many Clean Air Act performance and monitoring requirements. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of May 21, 2026.
Bill HR-9338, Pipeline Safety Improvement and Information Act, creates a confidential info-sharing hub, raises penalties, and funds pipeline safety programs. It is at Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 8. as of July 21, 2026.
Bill S-5569, Oil Company Windfall Profits Tax Act of 2026, creates a 50% fee on certain integrated oil companies’ profits above a calculated historical average. It is at Introduced as of September 28, 2026. Sponsored by Adam Schiff (D).
Bill HRES-57, Recognizing Domestic Natural Gas Benefits, a House resolution supports domestic natural gas production, infrastructure, and exports. It is at Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 23, 2025.
Bill S-5458, Domestic Oil and Gas Supply Relief, the proposal would ease some costs and permitting barriers for domestic oil and gas production. It is at Introduced as of September 22, 2026. Sponsored by Tom Cotton (R).
Removes many tax breaks and credits for oil and gas producers and changes tax rules for major oil companies, mostly effective after December 31, 2024.
Taxes large oil producers when global oil prices rise above 2025 levels and uses the money to give gasoline rebates to eligible filers.
Modifies percentage depletion rules, raises depletable barrels, and removes some taxable income limits for oil and gas wells after 2026.
Permanently bans offshore oil, gas, and mineral leasing in four Atlantic and Straits of Florida planning areas.
Removes a tax rule allowing captured carbon to be used for enhanced oil recovery and repeals the EOR tax credit.
