S.4715

Offshore Leasing Standards and Accountability Act of 2026

Introduced·6/9/26

The Offshore Leasing Standards and Accountability Act of 2026 amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to establish fitness to operate standards.

The Offshore Leasing Standards and Accountability Act of 2026 amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to establish fitness to operate standards and decommissioning escrow accounts for offshore oil and gas operators. The Secretary of the Interior must certify a recipient responsible party as fit to operate based on compliance with environmental and safety laws, financial capacity, and other criteria. The Secretary may suspend certification and impose penalties for non-compliance.

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Energy And Natural Resources Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

Jul 15

2:30 PM

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Jul 15

Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

Jun 9

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.