Introduced
S. 5630
Introduced in Senate · October 7, 2026September 30, 2026
Mr. Bennet (for himself, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Schiff, and Mr. Luján) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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.
Fitness to operate standards
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Stop Orphaned Wells Act”.