United StatesEglin military range would close to new oil and gas activity
If enacted, federal officials could not make Eglin range areas available for oil and gas work, but valid leases already in effect would continue.
What it does
Once enacted, the proposal would bar making Eglin range areas available for new oil and gas activity. Valid leases already in effect would remain exempt. The restriction would end if the Secretary of War certifies the range is no longer critical.
Argument forKeeping new oil and gas activity out of the range could reduce conflicts with military testing and training while the range remains critical.
Argument againstThe broad restriction could limit new oil and gas activity throughout the range until the military certifies that the range is no longer critical.
More detail
Federal officials would not be allowed to make any covered area available for oil and gas leasing, work before leasing, production, or related activity. The covered area is the Eglin Gulf Test and Training Range as designated by the Secretary of War on the enactment date. The restriction would not affect valid leases already in effect on the enactment date. The restriction would begin on enactment and end when the Secretary of War certifies to Congress that the range is no longer of critical use.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 30Introduced in SenateLatest
- Sep 30Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Introduced
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