# 119-s-5118: Local Input Act

119-s-5118, Local Input Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM); status introduced (as of 2026-09-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5118
- Congress: 119
- Title: Local Input Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-23
- Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Energy
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**This bill would require meaningful local, state, tribal, and public input before offering any parcel of Federal land for oil and gas leasing.** It would force public disclosure and an effects analysis, require comment opportunities, and allow the Secretary of the Interior to decline to offer parcels based on that input. - Communities and residents: Would receive public notice and a written analysis of expected effects on surface and subsurface resources and other uses, plus a formal chance to comment. - Federally recognized Indian Tribes: Would get government-to-government consultation included in leasing decisions. - State and local governments: Their views must be considered before the Interior offers a parcel for lease. - Oil and gas companies: Leasing offers would be subject to mandatory local and governmental input and could be withheld if that input documents adverse impacts.

## Provisions PRIA read

- More local say on oil leasing: benefit, medium. This bill would require the Secretary of the Interior to meaningfully involve the public and State, Tribal, and local officials before offering any federal land parcel for oil or gas leasing. The process would include public notice of the proposal and an analysis of expected effects on the parcel's…

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- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
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- 119-s-4504: Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-s-5118 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5118)

## Related
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4668)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-4504: Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4504)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5118 (as of 2026-09-10).