Federal Land Freedom Act

House Bill

H.R. 98

119th Congress

Federal Land Freedom Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Andy Biggs

R - AZ

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

The Federal Land Freedom Act would give states more authority over energy development on federal lands within their borders. It aims to reduce federal restrictions on oil, gas, and other energy production on public lands by deferring to state regulations.

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 14.

Introduced1/9/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

ChamberHouse

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Federal Land Freedom Act

The Federal Land Freedom Act would give states more authority over energy development on federal lands within their borders. It aims to reduce federal restrictions on oil, gas, and other energy production on public lands by deferring to state regulations.

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The Federal Land Freedom Act would give states more authority over energy development on federal lands within their borders. It aims to reduce federal restrictions on oil, gas, and other energy production on public lands by deferring to state regulations.

Bill Number: 98
Introduced: 1/9/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: Federal Land Freedom Act
Bill Number: 98
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Introduced: 1/9/2025
Summary: The Federal Land Freedom Act would give states more authority over energy development on federal lands within their borders. It aims to reduce federal restrictions on oil, gas, and other energy production on public lands by deferring to state regulations.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Federal Land Freedom Act would give states more authority over energy development on federal lands within their borders. It aims to reduce federal restrictions on oil, gas, and other energy production on public lands by deferring to state regulations.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

End Endless Criminal Statutes ActThis bill permits individuals and organizations to make and pass metal coins intended for use as real money so long as the coins are of original design (i.e., do not resemble U.S. or foreign currency). Additionally, the bill repeals various federal misdemeanor offenses (i.e., criminal offenses punishable by a maximum prison term of one year or less), including the following: <ul><li>writing a check for less than $1,</li><li>selling oleomargarine or colored margarine unless it complies with packaging and labeling requirements and is served in a triangular shape,</li><li>removing a stamp from a piece of mail,</li><li>boarding a vessel without authorization before it has been completely moored, and</li><li>using the Capitol Grounds as a playground. </li></ul>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Gives states authority over energy development on federal lands
Reduces federal restrictions on resource extraction
Applies to oil, gas, and other energy production
Defers to state regulations within their borders
Aims to increase domestic energy production

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

States with federal lands could have more control over energy development, potentially leading to increased oil, gas, and mineral extraction. Environmental groups have opposed similar legislation while energy industry supporters favor it.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Subjects

Bank accounts, deposits, capital

Crimes against property

Currency

Fraud offenses and financial crimes

Fruit and vegetables

Marine and inland water transportation

Postal service

U.S. Capitol

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

98, 119th Congress (2025). "Federal Land Freedom Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-98

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