S. 451 Introduced Energy

Restoring State Mineral Revenues Act

A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to eliminate an administrative fee, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] Introduced February 6, 2025 Cosponsors 6 (6 R) Latest action December 2, 2025

Summary

Restoring State Mineral Revenues Act
This bill increases payments states receive for specified revenue generated from oil, gas, geothermal steam, coal, and certain other natural resources on onshore federal land. Specifically, the bill eliminates the 2% administrative fee that the Bureau of Land Management currently deducts from a state's payment for such natural resources developed within the state.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Dec 2, 2025 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
  2. Feb 6, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  3. Feb 6, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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