To amend the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 (30 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to require the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations to reduce and prevent gas waste and to enhance gas measuring and reporting, to codify a final rule of the Environmental Protection Agency regarding certain emission standards for the oil and natural gas sector, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Introduced on May 14, 2019
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on May 14, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“On Climate Strike Day, Rep. Peters Announces Priority Climate Bills Backed by Largest Dem Caucus in Congress”
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Rep. Scott Peters [D-CA52]
(Co-sponsor)
on Sep 20, 2019
“Casten, New Democrat Coalition Release Priorities for U.S. Climate Policy”
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Rep. Sean Casten [D-IL6]
(Co-sponsor)
on Sep 18, 2019
“Kilmer, New Democrat Coalition Releases Priorities for U.S. Climate Policy”
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Rep. Derek Kilmer [D-WA6]
on Sep 19, 2019
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H.R. 2711 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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