As the chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, featuring 95 U.S. representatives, and the chair of the Senate Western Caucus, featuring 29 senators west of the Mississippi, we understand that a stronger West means a stronger America. One Big, Beautiful Bill expands onshore and offshore oil and gas leasing and increases offshore drilling revenue sharing in Gulf of America states, where 5.77 billion barrels of oil and 7.15 trillion cubic feet of gas remain in reserve. Alaska, containing vast reserves of oil, gas and minerals, is a major winner in the bill, with six lease sales over the next 10 years mandated in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and enhanced revenue sharing from Cook Inlet leases.
Author: Sen. Cynthia Lummis
Published at: 2025-08-13 22:00:00
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