HOUSE 1333116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

No Drilling in Our Backyards Act

Last Action: 3/8/2019

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2019-03-08Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
2019-02-25Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2019-02-25Introduced in House
2019-02-25Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-02-25 (00)

No Drilling in Our Backyards Act

This bill prohibits 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.

Subjects

Community life and organization
Educational facilities and institutions
Land use and conservation
Licensing and registrations
Oil and gas

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