A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Local Input Act requires the Secretary of the Interior to engage in meaningful involvement before offering certain land parcels for oil or gas leasing. This involvement must include the public as well as State, Tribal, and local government officials. The bill mandates the public disclosure of leasing proposals and an analysis of expected effects on land resources and other uses. It also requires providing the public an opportunity to comment on these proposals. Finally, the Secretary must consider input from the public, state and local governments, and through government-to-government consultation with Indian Tribes.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates public disclosure of leasing proposals and analysis of their expected effects on land resources.
- Scored +6
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill requires government-to-government consultation with federally recognized Indian Tribes.
- Scored +6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill requires analysis of expected effects on surface and subsurface resources before offering land for oil or gas leasing.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The bill requires public disclosure of the proposal to offer a parcel for leasing and an analysis of the expected effects on surface and subsurface resources and other land uses (Section 2(a)(2)(A)). This ensures people know what is being planned for their land.
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Public Voice: The act mandates an opportunity for the public to comment on leasing proposals (Section 2(a)(2)(B)). This gives individuals a way to voice their opinions on land use.
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Government Collaboration: The bill requires consideration of input from State and local governments, as well as government-to-government consultation with federally recognized Indian Tribes (Section 2(a)(2)(C)). This allows local and Tribal leaders to have a say in the process.
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Land Protection: The Secretary of the Interior may decide not to offer a parcel for oil or gas leasing based on the required involvement and input (Section 2(b)). This provides a mechanism to protect certain parcels from leasing.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates public disclosure of leasing proposals and analysis of their expected effects on land resources. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill requires the Secretary to consider input from State and local government officials in the leasing process.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill requires government-to-government consultation with federally recognized Indian Tribes. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill empowers local governments and the public to influence oil and gas leasing on local land parcels.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill requires analysis of expected effects on surface and subsurface resources before offering land for oil or gas leasing. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — The bill provides a mechanism for the Secretary to decline oil or gas leasing based on local and Tribal input.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill mandates government-to-government consultation with federally recognized Indian Tribes regarding land leasing.
- 7/23/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House