A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to ensure sufficient bonding and complete and timely reclamation of land and water disturbed by Federal and Indian oil and gas production, and for other purposes.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5630, introduced by Senator Michael Bennet, proposes changes to the Mineral Leasing Act. Its stated purpose is to make sure that enough financial assurance is in place and that reclamation of land and water affected by oil and gas production on federal and tribal lands is carried out completely and on time. The phrase "and for other purposes" indicates there may be additional provisions not detailed in the title.
The legislation is specifically aimed at oil and gas production occurring on federal and Indian lands. By focusing on "sufficient bonding" and "complete and timely reclamation," it suggests an impact on companies involved in such activities and the environments where they operate. The bill intends to strengthen requirements related to the financial guarantees and the subsequent cleanup of disturbed areas.
S. 5630 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. As of its introduction date, September 30, 2026, it has not advanced beyond this initial stage. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so its specific provisions and mechanisms for achieving its stated goals are not publicly available at this time. Further legislative action would be required for the bill to progress.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5630 do?
- This bill, S. 5630, introduced by Senator Michael Bennet, proposes changes to the Mineral Leasing Act. Its stated purpose is to make sure that enough financial assurance is in place and that reclamation of land and water affected by oil and gas production on federal and tribal lands is carried out completely and on time. The phrase "and for other purposes" indicates there may be additional provisions not detailed in the title. The legislation is specifically aimed at oil and gas production occurring on federal and Indian lands. By focusing on "sufficient bonding" and "complete and timely reclamation," it suggests an impact on companies involved in such activities and the environments where they operate. The bill intends to strengthen requirements related to the financial guarantees and the subsequent cleanup of disturbed areas. S. 5630 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. As of its introduction date, September 30, 2026, it has not advanced beyond this initial stage. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so its specific provisions and mechanisms for achieving its stated goals are not publicly available at this time. Further legislative action would be required for the bill to progress.
- Has S. 5630 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5630 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5630?
- S. 5630 was sponsored by Sen. Michael Bennet [D-CO] (Democrat-CO), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5630?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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