# 117-s-4227: A bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes.

117-s-4227, A bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND); status Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 554. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-4227
- Congress: 117
- Title: A bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes.
- Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 554.
- Introduced: 2022-05-16
- Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Energy
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A bill to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, and for other purposes.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND), 2022-05-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT), 2022-07-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] (R-WY), 2022-12-14T00:00:00.000Z

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- 117-s-5130: Protect Camp Lejeune VETS Act
- 117-s-4940: Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022
- 117-s-4815: START Act
- 117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jackie Walorski.
- 117-s-4596: Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2022

## Sources
- [117-s-4227 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4227)

## Related
- [117-s-2607: Iran Hostages Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-2607)
- [117-s-5130: Protect Camp Lejeune VETS Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-5130)
- [117-s-4940: Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4940)
- [117-s-4815: START Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4815)
- [117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jac…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-748)
- [117-s-4596: Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4596)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4227 (as of 2026-10-15).