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Oil and Gas

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This page collects the 136 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Oil and Gas”. Coverage spans bills, news coverage, and campaign-finance records - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Energy, Energy, and Foreign Policy.

Active Bills

State BillOHIOSep 30, 2026Ohio exempts mandatory oil and gas well pad fencing from property taxesOhio exempts required fencing surrounding oil and gas well pads from property taxation, applying the exemption to tax years ending on or after the act's effective date.Federal BillFEDERALSep 17, 2026Congress extends Bureau of Land Management oil and gas drilling permit fee collection through 2037State BillCALIFORNIAAug 13, 2026AB 2461 expands oil and gas well bonding requirements to include changes in corporate controlState BillCALIFORNIAAug 13, 2026California AB 2711 reforms oil and gas well drilling and abandonment permit timelinesState BillCALIFORNIAAug 13, 2026AB 2716 updates oil and gas well bonding requirements and creates new financial assurance rules for well decommissioningState BillOHIOJun 3, 2026Ohio HB 958 requires oil and gas well owners to disclose chemical use, maintains a public database, and enforces verificationState BillIOWAJun 1, 2026Iowa Senate File 546 updates oil and gas production filing, confidential records, and pooling rulesState BillLOUISIANAMay 7, 2026Louisiana House Bill 841 establishes a pre-expropriation code of conduct and civil penalties for pipeline and energy operators

Recent Activity

  1. Sat, Sep 51 item
    1. President Javier Milei initiates sanctions investigation against oil companies operating in the Falkland IslandsArgentine President Javier Milei has announced the start of an investigation to impose sanctions on oil companies operating in the Falkland Islands, which are currently under United Kingdom control. TMiami-Dade County
  2. Mon, Aug 311 item
    1. Martin County Sheriff seeks suspect in theft of 85 barrels of crude oilThe Martin County Sheriff's Office and Midland Crime Stoppers are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in the theft of approximately 85 to 86 barrels of crude oil near Stanton, TexHillsborough County
  3. Sat, Aug 291 item
    1. Trump announces agreement with Venezuela for access to oil reservesPresident Donald Trump stated on Friday that his administration has reached a deal with Venezuela that could provide the United States with access to 65 billion barrels of untapped oil reserves at cosMiami-Dade County
  4. Fri, Aug 282 items
    1. President Trump Announces Agreement to Control Venezuelan Oil ReservesPresident Donald Trump announced an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the country's oil reserves. The administration also continues to appeal a court ruling blocking a Miami-Dade County
    2. Trump and Venezuelan President Rodríguez announce oil agreement for U.S. access to 65 billion barrelsMiami-Dade County
  5. Wed, Aug 261 item
    1. Analysis of US-Canada economic interdependence regarding crude oil supplyThe article reports on a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the necessity of Canada to the United States, contrasted with data on Canadian crude oil exports to the U.S. It highlights tMiami-Dade County
  6. Tue, Aug 181 item
    1. President Lula supports oil drilling near the Amazon River mouthPresident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva described potential oil drilling in Brazil's northern and northeastern coastal regions as a 'passport to the future' for the country. This statement follows a recenMiami-Dade County2 reports
  7. Mon, Aug 171 item
    1. President Lula supports oil drilling near the Amazon River mouthPresident Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that oil exploration in northern and northeastern coastal regions is a key component of Brazil's future economic strategy. This follows a recent discovery ofMiami-Dade County

Finance Signals

Key Actors

  1. 01Donald Trumpperson5 mentions
  2. 02Flávio Bolsonaroperson3 mentions
  3. 03Luiz Inácio Lula da Silvaperson3 mentions
  4. 04Magda Chambriardperson3 mentions
  5. 05Petrobrasorganization3 mentions
  6. 06Pete Hegsethperson3 mentions
  7. 07Marco Rubioperson3 mentions
  8. 08Amazon Riverlocation3 mentions
  9. 09Geologic Energy Management Divisionorganization3 mentions
  10. 10Delcy Rodriguezperson2 mentions

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  • Topic to billsOhio exempts mandatory oil and gas well pad fencing from property taxes, Congress extends Bureau of Land Management oil and gas drilling permit fee collection through 2037, AB 2461 expands oil and gas well bonding requirements to include changes in corporate control (+5 more)
  • Topic to peopleDonald Trump, Flávio Bolsonaro, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (+4 more)
  • Topic to orgsPetrobras, Geologic Energy Management Division
  • Topic to financeLobbying Disclosure: Carpenter Snodgrass & Associates for BP/Amoco, Lobbying Disclosure: Read & Associates for California Independent Petroleum Association, Lobbying Disclosure: Aaron Read & Associates for California Independent Petroleum Association
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  1. Sep 30, 2026State BillOhio exempts mandatory oil and gas well pad fencing from property taxes
  2. Sep 17, 2026Federal BillCongress extends Bureau of Land Management oil and gas drilling permit fee collection through 2037
  3. Sep 5, 2026NewsPresident Javier Milei initiates sanctions investigation against oil companies operating in the Falkland Islands
  4. Aug 31, 2026NewsMartin County Sheriff seeks suspect in theft of 85 barrels of crude oil
  5. Aug 29, 2026NewsTrump announces agreement with Venezuela for access to oil reserves
  6. Aug 28, 2026NewsPresident Trump Announces Agreement to Control Venezuelan Oil Reserves
  7. Aug 28, 2026NewsTrump and Venezuelan President Rodríguez announce oil agreement for U.S. access to 65 billion barrels
  8. Aug 26, 2026NewsAnalysis of US-Canada economic interdependence regarding crude oil supply
  9. Aug 18, 2026NewsPresident Lula supports oil drilling near the Amazon River mouth
  10. Aug 18, 2026NewsPresident Lula supports oil drilling near the Amazon River mouth

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