HR 7882 · 119th Congress

To provide for the leasing of certain deposits of minerals located within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico.

This bill makes a specific exception to federal law to allow mineral leasing in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Normally, federal law prohibits mineral leasing on land within incorporated cities and towns. This bill removes that restriction for certain federal and federally-acquired land located within Carlsbad's city limits,…

Sponsor

Stauber, Pete (R-Minnesota)

Introduced

2026-03-09

Policy area

Energy