License to Drill Act

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

2026-05-14

This bill would streamline the process for obtaining permits to drill for oil and gas on federal lands and waters, likely making it faster and easier for energy companies to start drilling operations. The changes would reduce the time and paperwork involved in getting approval from federal agencies, which supporters argue would increase domestic energy production and supporters of environmental protections argue could speed up projects with potential environmental impacts. The bill is currently being reviewed in a congressional subcommittee.