Vitter, Bishop prepare bills to expand activity on federal acreage

Two congressional Republicans announced a bicameral effort to stimulate the US economy and improve energy security with new bills aimed at opening up more federal acreage for oil and gas development, streamlining regulatory processes, and limiting legal challenges.

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